Australian Defence Force assistance will continue to flow into the most heavily affected areas of Vanuatu over the Easter period.
The remote islands of Erromango, Tanna and Ambrym Islands are now receiving vital aid, supplies and personnel from the Australian Defence Force, easing suffering during the important religious holiday.
Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today that Australian U.S. and coalition defence forces have continued to pound Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
Operation OKRA is the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) contribution to the coalition operation against Islamic State in Iraq. Operation OKRA is closely coordinated with the Iraqi government, Gulf nations and a broad coalition of international partners.
Australia first F-35A pilot, Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson, last week took his first flight in an F-35A aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States. The F-35A (commonly known as the Joint Strike Fighter) is intended meet Australia’s future air combat and strike needs, providing a networked force-multiplier effect in terms of situational awareness and combat effectiveness.
UK Defence Minister Philip Dunne has confirmed that Airbus will reposition one of the Skynet 5 satellites, providing the UK with secure communications and a greater ability to support regional humanitarian and peacekeeping operations.
Tunis: One Australian is among 19 people killed by gunmen in the the national museum in Tunis. A total of 17 tourists were killed as well as a Tunisian citizen and policeman. Two gunmen have reportedly been killed by security forces.
General Dynamics Land Systems and Thales Australia have announced their intention to submit a joint bid for the Land 400 Phase 2 Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability (ASLAV Replacement) Request For Tender. The two companies have signed a teaming memorandum of understanding (MOU) as part of the arrangement.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ashley Urias says farewell to her family before embarking on the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill for deployment in Naval Station Norfolk, Va., March 9, 2015. Churchill, part of the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, will conduct operations in the U.S. 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.
Defence News Update: Two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17A Globemaster III aircraft have transported an ADF Reconnaissance Team to Port Villa along with personnel from the Department of Foreign Affairs and non-government organisations under Operation PACIFIC ASSIST 2015.
Although he hasn't actually been sighted at the time of writing this article RIA news agency claims that Putin is back. His first order of business, according to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, was to order a massive snap military exercise of the Northern Fleet.