Australians are joining the defence force in record numbers, with recruitment reaching its highest level in 15 years. #9News | 9 News Adelaide

A major escalation in Australia’s missile defence capacity demonstrates the Australian government is concerned about the “ramped up rhetoric we are seeing from China,” Sky News host Peter Gleeson says. More: https://bit.ly/38mlvnC | Sky News Australia

17K views · 104 reactions | The Australian's Greg Sheridan says the government "has to see defence as the second or third most important job in government" next to Treasury, after a "complete vacuum in defence" from silent ministers. | Sky News Australia | Facebook

If you’re at our St Lucia campus today, you might notice a bit more noise than usual. The Australian Defence Force is conducting a training exercise, which includes helicopters. There should be no disruption to staff or student activity. Happy studying! | The University of Queensland

16K views · 280 reactions | Only a month to go until ADFA's annual Open Day! If you're interested in ADFA as an officer career pathway to the Australian Defence Force, Open Day is a great opportunity to tour the facilities and talk to the current midshipmen and officer cadets about training and study at the Academy. We hope to see you at ADFA on 24 August, with gates opening from 9am. | Australian Defence Force Academy | Facebook

5.3K views · 202 reactions | Welcome to the 2017 ADFA Open Day! | Australian Defence Force Academy | Facebook