Australian Defence Force news and updates. Concise coverage of ADF operations, policy, and personnel from The Oceania Cables.
Summary: This report examines the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) gender inclusion policies, with a focus on the operational implications of allowing transgender and non-binary personnel to serve openly and undertake fitness assessments based on their affirmed gender. Drawing on a recent Daily Telegraph exclusive, the report outlines the
Summary Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has initiated an investigation into allegations that U.S. intelligence agencies withheld or downplayed evidence of election vulnerabilities and foreign interference during the 2020 presidential election. The probe, based on whistleblower claims, internal memos, and declassified documents, suggests that intelligence agencies may
Summary US Central Command has confirmed that a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet has disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after the vessel attempted to breach the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports. This enforcement action underscores the blockade’s continued rigor,
Summary The Australian Army’s release of the Drone Tactics Handbook and Unit Guide to sUAS Operations in April 2026 marks a pivotal advancement in the institutionalization of drone warfare within the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The Drone Tactics Handbook provides practical, combat-focused guidance for employing small uncrewed aerial