The Australian Defence Force is facing “real difficulty” with recruitment and retention, according to USSC Foreign Policy and Defence Director Professor Peter Dean. Watch the full episode at www.skynews.com.au/flash | Sky News Australia

The Australian Defence Force is ramping up its recruitment efforts. With nearly 20 thousand new positions available it's Darwin's turn to see what the future could hold. | 9 News Darwin

Ten Defence Force Recruiting (DFR) candidates were treated to a “once-in-a-lifetime” insight into aviation roles in Defence. The candidates are all considering aviation careers in #AusArmy. Flight Lieutenant Olivia Rowlandson from DFR said candidates were able to gain first-hand knowledge about the #AusArmy aviation trades from serving soldiers. “Activities included briefs on the capabilities of the CH-47F Chinook,” Flight Lieutenant Rowlandson said. “Candidates were able to see the facilities a

The Australian Defence Force is mourning one of its own. A young Queenslander known as a leader of troops has been killed in a training exercise near Townsville. The rollover, in an army vehicle, has triggered the suspension of a fleet, which was due to be replaced. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp | 7NEWS Sunshine Coast

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) has commenced operations using a new Bell 412 helicopter. Helicopters are critical for the PNGDF to complete training and operational tasks across the diverse and rugged terrain of PNG. This includes humanitarian assistance, such as delivery of 24-ton of essential supplies to Gulf province in late 2025, transportation of PNGDF troops from remote locations, such as Weam and Tabubil to support border protection operations, and swift disaster response. The