Defence Australia

Old friend returns to HMAS Albatross 🚁 The return of an MRH-90 helicopter to HMAS Albatross brought together former aircrew, maintainers and personnel who played a role in the aircraft's operational service. The occasion held particular significance for five personnel, including the current CO of Albatross, who took part in the original MRH-90 training program in France in 2007. The group gathered once again to witness the aircraft's arrival at the former 808SQN facility, now occupied by 822SQNF. Read more 🗞️ spr.ly/6013ByJKLT #YourADF @Australian_Navy

Explosive ordnance disposal specialists from @AusAirForce helped clear WWII munitions from the Pacific battlefield of 📍 Peleliu, Palau. Eighty years on the jungle has regrown. Combined with the jagged coral landscape, this created a challenging terrain that the RAAF team traversed while assisting with the recovery of more than 150 items of explosive remnants of war. Read more 🗞️ spr.ly/6013ByD7KF #YourADF #AusAirForce

Iron Bird takes flight The ability to operate far from home depends on more than aircraft. It requires personnel who can establish a forward location, sustain operations and adapt when conditions change. During Exercise Kapa Pisin (or Iron Bird in English), the Papua New Guinea Defence Force Air Transport Wing tested those skills while leading its first bilateral exercise alongside the ADF. Read more 🗞️ spr.ly/6011ByDfRc #YourADF

Connected at sea 🌊 @Australian_Navy's HMAS Stuart conducted a replenishment at sea with the Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa. The activity developed into a broader multinational maritime serial alongside HMAS Perth, HMCS Regina and HMNZS Te Mana. #YourADF #AusNavy #StrongerTogether @NZDefenceForce

Apache 7️⃣ & 8️⃣ 🚁 @AustralianArmy’s battlefield attack helicopter fleet continues to expand with the delivery of the seventh and eighth AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. Set to grow to a fleet of 29 airframes by 2029, the latest Apaches were delivered aboard a US C-17A Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft to RAAF Townsville ahead of their integration into the 1st Aviation Regiment. #YourADF #AusArmy

Today, Defence joined the community to remember the fallen with memorial services and events held across the nation. Lest we forget. #YourADF #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget

Defence joins all Australians on Remembrance Day to honour, acknowledge and remember the courage, sacrifice and service of those who have served our country and those who gave their lives in service to our nation. At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we reflect on the end of the First World War and honour the generations of Australian service personnel who have since served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The year 2026 marks the 108th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice between Allied forces and Germany, which ended the First World War (1914-18). On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. More Australians were killed and wounded in the First World War than in all subsequent conflicts combined. As a mark of respect, Australians are encouraged to pause at 11am for one minute’s silence and remember all those who died or suffered for Australia in all wars and armed conflicts. Today we remember their courage, service and sacrifice. Lest we forget. #YourADF #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget A list of welfare support services is available to anyone who may be affected by this post: Defence All-hours Support Line – 1800 628 036 Defence Member and Family Helpline – 1800 624 608 1800 IM SICK – 1800 467 425 Open Arms – 1800 011 046 Defence Employee Assistance Program – 1300 687 327 Lifeline – 13 11 14 Emergency services – 000

1️⃣9️⃣ nations. 2️⃣2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ personnel. 1️⃣ disaster scenario. Exercise Trident Resolve marked the first time ADMM-Plus integrated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, military medicine and cyber security into a single field exercise, strengthening regional preparedness. Read more 🗞️ spr.ly/6010BHCmN2 #YourADF #StrongerTogether #HADR

Protecting an airbase starts with aviators who can respond when it comes under threat ✈️🪖 Exercise Rabaul puts recruits’ ground defence skills to the test during their initial training at 📍 RAAF Base Wagga, NSW. During the activity, recruits establish a position and build defences, while military instructors acting as an opposing force challenge their responses. They must communicate and work together as conditions change and fatigue builds. Read more ➡️ news.defence.gov.au/airforce… 📷 FLGOFF Belinda Barker #YourADF #AusAirForce

Swapping a space suit for a flying suit 🛩️ @AussieAstroKat, also known as Group Captain Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia’s first female astronaut, 2026 Australian of the Year and generally an amazing human, took flight with the Air Force Roulettes to promote the power of STEM. Read more 🗞️ spr.ly/6015BHCYEd #YourADF @AusAirForce