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A sailor stands smiling in front of a ship
15 May 2026
Navy
News

Short films make a big impact for the fleet

Chaplain Simon Edds has brought LGBTQIA+ to the big screen across Navy.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A man stands at a lectern speaking to a seated audience.
15 May 2026
Army
News

Understanding the nature and character of war

The APEX program advances critical thinking skills and professional military education for Army personnel.

Exercises & training | People & service
People in uniform walk down aircraft stairs onto a tarmac while others stand nearby.
15 May 2026
Army
News

US Marines begin Darwin rotation

About 2000 US Marines and sailors begin a six-month deployment in northern Australia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army medics, doctors and nurses look after a patient on a stretcher during a training excercise.
14 May 2026
Army
News

Medics battle tested on Shrike Walk

Members of the 3rd Health Battalion hone their skills during an exercise to test their military and healthcare capabilities.

Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
15 May 2026

Investing in Australian innovation with undersea navigation technology

Media release
14 May 2026

New generation of ADF space personnel graduates from first space operations course

Statement
14 May 2026

Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

Statement
12 May 2026

Death of Warrant Officer Class Two Lachlan Muddle

Media release
09 May 2026

10th Australia-India Defence Policy Talks

Media release
07 May 2026

Exercise Pitch Black returns in 2026

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