Second pilot hits 4000 hours in Hornets
Senior Fighter Combat Instructor Squadron Leader Jason Gamlin has racked up 4000 flying hours in the Hornet – the second
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Land autonomous systems and teaming demonstration
From commanding armoured vehicles in land combat to operating emerging technology, robotics and autonomous systems, soldiers from the 1st Armoured
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New Zealand’s first J-model Hercules delivered
New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Tony Davies joined Defence Minister Judith Collins in welcoming the first of
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First female divers join the Royal New Zealand Navy clearance-diving trade
Two female divers have graduated into the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) clearance-diving trade. CAPTION: Able Diver Petra Dye-Hutchinson and
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Philippines lands a first at Pitch Black
The arrival of Philippine Air Force aircraft to Exercise Pitch Black marks the first time the Philippines has deployed air
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Another $400million to expand Ghost Bat development
The Royal Australian Air Force has invested an additional $399 million in the ongoing development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat
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Fighter pilot’s ‘huge achievement’ of 4000 hours
In a first for the Royal Australian Air Force, No. 82 Wing Training Flight fighter pilot Squadron Leader Daniel Grealy
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Hercules crews return to Lord Howe Island
RAAF’s C-130J Hercules transport aircraft crews have returned to Lord Howe Island for essential training following the lifting of COVID-19
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New Zealand crews distribute Ukraine-bound weapons around Europe
New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed to Europe have quickly integrated with international partner militaries and commenced supporting Ukraine’s self
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NIOA buys New Zealand firearms wholesaler
NIOA will expand its presence in New Zealand with the acquisition of a leading firearms and ammunition wholesale distributor as
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New Zealand sells LAVs to Chile
The New Zealand Defence Force has finalised a sale of 22 surplus New Zealand Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs) to the
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Sappers assist with Cabbage Tree Island recovery
The Australian Defence Force has helped to restore some sense of normality to Cabbage Tree Island, cleaning up the primary
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Captain Cook Graving Dock rated ‘National Engineering Landmark’
The Captain Cook Graving Dock at Sydney’s Garden Island, built during World War II, has been recognised as a National
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Sailor explains intricacies of amphibious landings
HMAS Adelaide showcased its sophisticated amphibious deployment systems during Operation Fiji Assist, transporting more than 400 tonnes of disaster relief supplies from
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1400 ADF deployed on Operation COVID-19 Assist
Defence currently has approximately 1400 personnel deployed across the country as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist.
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British Army building 4000-bed Nightingale hospital in London
British Army engineers are working with NHS staff to turn a conference centre in London into a 4000-bed hospital to treat Coronavirus patients.
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Australia gifts new patrol boat to Solomon Islands
The Australian Government yesterday handed over the latest Guardian-class patrol boat – RSIPV Gizo – to the Solomon Islands at
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New Zealand decide to replace 50-year-old Hercules
New Zealand’s Defence Minister Ron Mark announced yesterday the selection of the C-130J-30 Super Hercules as the preferred option for
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New Zealand soldiers on safari in Africa
Two New Zealand Defence Force personnel are working alongside British counterparts to help counter the multi-billion-dollar illegal wildlife trade in
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Two more F-35 Joint Strike Fighters land in Williamtown
Minister for Defence Christopher Pyne and Minister for Defence Industry Linda Reynolds today announced the arrival of the next two
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