AD
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia and its national interests. It consists of three services: the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The ADF has a strength of just over 90,000 personnel and is supported by the Department of Defence alongside other civilian entities also members of the Australian Defence Organisation.
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🇦🇺AUS
cameoplus · 2026-04-26
Cooperate economically in Australia
Australia allocates billion-dollar boost to build and upgrade defence vehicles
🇦🇺AUS
cameoplus · 2026-04-25
Intent to provide material aid in Western Australia
Western Australia defence industry launches program for veterans
🇦🇺AUS
cameoplus · 2026-04-24
Critical Technology Infrastructure Milestone in Melbourne
Australia awards contracts for laser-based counter-drone tech
🇵🇭PHL
conflict · 2026-04-20
Change to group/activity in Philippines
U.S. and Philippines launch major joint military drills with 17,000 troops
🇦🇺AUS
cameoplus · 2026-04-15
Consider policy option in Canberra
Australia to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2033
🇲🇾MYS
conflict · 2026-04-14
Headquarters or base established in Malaysia
Australia boosts ties with defense exercise Bersama Shield
🇦🇺AUS
cameoplus · 2026-04-13
Optimistic comment in Canberra
Susan Coyle appointed Australia's first female Chief of Army
🇦🇺AUS
cameoplus · 2026-04-13
Acknowledge/claim responsibility in Canberra
Navy chief Mark Hammond named Australia’s next Chief of Defence
🇦🇺AUS
cameoplus · 2026-04-09
Regulatory or Legal Action in Canberra
Electro Optic Systems fined $4 million for ASX market disclosure breaches
🇵🇬PNG
cameoplus · 2026-04-09
Return/release persons or property in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Defence Minister Joseph steps aside amid PNGDF recruitment probe
🇦🇺AUS
conflict · 2026-04-07
Arrests in Sydney Airport
Ben Roberts-Smith arrested in Australia over war crimes allegations