Admiral David Johnston

I was honoured to join Fiji's PM @slrabuka at the @AWMemorial and present him a photo taken during his studies in Canberra in 1982. Fiji is a close partner of Australia. Australia values Fiji’s longstanding contributions to peacekeeping missions in the Pacific region. 🇫🇯🤝🇦🇺

To the #YourADF members who have contributed to UN peacekeeping missions, we say thank you.

📍 Oyster Bay Naval Detachment, Philippines During exercise Balikatan members from @AustralianArmy's 5th/7th Battalion, RAR, partnered with members from the Philippine Marine Corps for a training session on the .50 cal Browning HMG. 💥 #YourADF

My favourite part of my job is seeing #yourADF do what they do best! This week, #TalismanSabre25 kicked off with a ceremony on HMAS Adelaide and a firepower demo. TS25 displays our shared commitment to Indo-Pacific security and the strength of our regional partnerships. 💪

Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025 will conduct activities with 13 countries in Southeast Asia and the Northeast Indian Ocean, integrating with maritime and aircraft platforms and elements from Defence and Australian government agencies between July and December 2025 🤝

🎂 JCG turns 8! 🥳 We have grown and evolved sine 2017! Today, JCG is focused on generating Space, Cyber and National Support effects as part of the integrated force. #YourADF building a stronger, skilled and agile force!

Personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces having recently participated in Exercise Southern Tiger, attended a capability display and live fire serial during Exercise Brolga Sprint at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. 🇦🇺 🇲🇾 #YourADF @MINDEFMalaysia

The Australian Army, @USMC and @Japan_GSDF conducted a live fire mission as part of Exercise Brolga Sprint at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. During Exercise Brolga Sprint all seven units of the 3rd Brigade as well as partner nations conduct a series of combined arms…

It was a pleasure to welcome Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Mirza to Canberra recently for our 14th annual Defence and Security Talks.

Yesterday, I welcomed General Stephen Whiting Commander @US_SpaceCom. Meeting @hqjoc about Space Domain and #yourADF's Operations. Our two nations share common goals: stability and security globally. @space-command-au, @CJC_ADF

Excellent to recently catch up with the team from Defence Families Australia (DFA). DFA is the official #YourADF families advisory body to @mattkeogh & @CDF_Aust . As advisers to Defence, DFA has an independent voice and impartiality to act in the best interests of ADF families.

An honour to recognise the service of two #yourADF members during my recent travel to Singapore. @Australian_Navy CAPT Brett Dawe was presented with a third clasp to the Defence Long Service Medal and @AusAirForce WGCDR Shelley Maundrell received a second clasp. Congratulations!

We are thankful to all employers of our reservists who enable #yourADF people to serve. Gold level members of the Supportive Employer Program were recently recognised for their ongoing advocacy and support for reservists.

Pleased to meet with @CDS_Canada_CEMD General Jennie Carignan on her first official visit to Australia. We discussed the strong co-operation between our two defence forces. 🇦🇺🤝🇨🇦

#YourADF is on the ground supporting the New South Wales State Emergency Services in the Mid North Coast emergency flood response. Soldiers from @AustralianArmy’s 5th Brigade are assisting with route clearance, light engineering works and welfare checks.

Thank you @APCSS for the opportunity to speak about how Australia is working with its partners to ensure a safe and prosperous region.

On Anzac Day, we honour the courage and sacrifice of #YourADF. Today in Thailand, we remembered those who fought in the Indo-Pacific region during WWII and paid our respects to those families and communities affected. Lest we forget.

I am proud of the men and women of #YourADF who uphold the Anzac spirit with honour. spr.ly/60172e2jL

I acknowledge the finalisation of the Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the 2023 MRH-90 helicopter accident. My thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of those lost. Support is available 24/7 including through Defence Member and Family Helpline or Open Arms.

It was great to host General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, on his first official visit to Canberra this week. Australia and India are committed to advancing defence cooperation on shared priorities and enhancing the collective security of both our nations. 🇦🇺 🇮🇳