The third pattern Rising Sun badge carried a scroll inscribed with the words ‘Australian Commonwealth Military Forces’ and was worn throughout both World Wars. A special version …

In March 1901 the Commonwealth Government assumed responsibility for defence matters and the colonial armies were merged to form the Commonwealth Military Forces (CMF). …

Australian Government Department of Defence; Protecting Australia and its national interests. Information for Defence jobs & careers, ADF members & families, Defence news & operations, …

Re-organisation of forces in 1903 to form Commonwealth Military Forces. The Australian War Memorial acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia. We …

Learn more about Army's contribution to Australia. Traditions. Find out more about the customs and traditions of the Australian Army. Ranks. Learn about ranks and special insignia of the …

One army, two armies? In the course of its history, the Australian Army, both its full-time and part-time components, have been known by several titles that have changed to reflect the force's …

The Defence portfolio consists of a number of military and corporate organisations that together are responsible for supporting the defence of Australia and its national interests. The two most …

Mar 22, 2019 · Australia fielded about 800,000 uniformed personnel during the war, and made as great an effort on the home front. As well as supplying its own needs it provisioned the US …

Mar 1, 2025 · The Australian Army was established on 1st of March 1901 and this year marks 124 years of Army’s service to the nation. Army was established as a result of federation as the …

Dec 25, 2024 · The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organization responsible for defending the Commonwealth of Australia and its national interests. Established in 1976, the …

The Department of Defence, also known simply as Defence, is a department of the Australian Government that is responsible for administering the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and its …

The Commonwealth Naval Forces (CNF) and Commonwealth Military Forces (CMF) came into being. With the federation of the six Australian colonies on 1 January 1901, the governor …

The primary role of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is defending and protecting Australia. Although not its primary role, the ADF provides assistance, to the benefit of the nation, through …

Commonwealth of Australia, Australian Army Contribution to the National Defence Strategy, 2024, Canberra, Australia, p. 1 …the transformation of the Australian Army, among other capabilities, …

1 day ago · A photograph taken February 11, 2025, by the Australian Defence Force and posted on the Australian Government website shows the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy’s …

The Australian Army provides the Australian Defence Force a potent, versatile and modern land force to protect Australia and its interests. Learn more about the Army, its people, its purpose …

Dec 18, 2024 · The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is made up of three branches: the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force. As of 2024, the ADF is …

The colonial forces were combined and formed the basis of the new army, when the Commonwealth of Australia was founded on 1 January 1901. The modern history of the Army …

Defence people encompass military, public service and contractors. Together they deliver on the Defence mission and strategic objectives. To defend Australia and its national interests in …

Release content. 19 February 2025 The Albanese Government has again demonstrated it is rapidly getting crucial defence capability into the hands of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), …

Mar 1, 2025 · Australia will spend $3 billion to acquire dozens of extra joint strike fighter jets, if the federal opposition wins the looming election. The government scrapped plans to buy an …

The Minister for Defence is the minister of state of the Commonwealth of Australia charged with overseeing the organisation, implementation, and formulation of strategic policy in defence and …

China has “demanded” Australia stop “provoking” it. The Australian Defence Force revealed the “unsafe and unprofessional” encounter with the People’s Liberation Army occurred over ...