Download IPFS The Australian Department of Defence has signed a $50 million agreement with Optus and several partners to launch a sovereign Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite by 2028, signalling a step forward in national security and space innovation. The initiative aims to enhance Australia’s self-reliance in space capabilities and[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 2 Squadron Training Flight at RAAF Base Williamtown has received an Air Force Group Commendation for its outstanding work in training aircrew on the E‑7A Wedgetail. The award highlights Australia’s growing leadership in airborne early warning and its commitment to strengthening defence[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is strengthening ties with Indigenous communities through programs that combine cultural pride with career pathways, exemplified by initiatives like the Indigenous Youth Program showcased at the 2025 Australian International Airshow. These efforts aim to inspire Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth to[Read More…]

Download IPFS His Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Sydney, a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Hobart-class air warfare destroyer, has joined the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) in Australian waters, marking a significant collaboration as HMS Prince of Wales becomes the first Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier to visit an Australian port.[Read More…]

Download IPFS Private Richard Henderson, a 19-year-old Australian soldier, was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) for his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War’s Battle of Fire Support Base Coral in 1968. His selfless acts, running into enemy fire to save comrades, have been honoured decades later, highlighting Australia’s commitment[Read More…]

Download IPFS Buckingham Palace’s recent hosting of international leaders contrasts with the quiet resilience of His Majesty’s Australian Ship (HMAS) Harman, a Royal Australian Navy (RAN) base near Canberra. Together, they highlight enduring ties between British tradition and Australian defence service. While the Palace engages in global diplomacy, HMAS Harman[Read More…]