Australian defence force expands space workforce as new specialist training centre unveiled
Expansion of space operations comes as ADF entering ‘most challenging strategic environment since second world war’, minister saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian defence force recruits are being asked to aim for the stars, with two new positions advertised...
<p>Expansion of space operations comes as ADF entering ‘most challenging strategic environment since second world war’, minister says</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Australian defence force recruits are being asked to aim for the stars, with two new positions advertised in defence’s space command.</p><p>Applicants were invited to apply directly for the two space specialist roles – an operations officer to plan and support missions, and an operations specialist with knowledge of equipment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/09/australian-defence-force-space-command-workforce-new-specialist-training-centre-canberra">Continue reading...</a>
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