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Two pilots stand together, smiling, in front of two aircraft on a tarmac.
26 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Chiefs' flight shows off power of partnership

The Australian and German air force chiefs' sortie during Exercise Pitch Black is significant on a number of levels.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A missile fires from a warship in the sea.
27 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Sydney flexes missile power

HMAS Sydney demonstrates its strike capability during a multinational sinking exercise in Hawaii.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A large group of people start running a race.
27 Jul 2026
Army
News

Private crowned king of the hill

More than 1500 soldiers test their endurance during an annual challenge at Gallipoli Barracks.

Sports, health & wellbeing
People in uniform sit at tables arranged in a U-shape while a presenter speaks at the front of the room.
27 Jul 2026
Army
News

Surgeons cut to the main issues on exercise

Army surgeons practise complex trauma procedures to prepare for deployment.

Exercises & training
A military member kneels to talk to two children.
27 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Basketball bridges the gap during Pitch Black

Australian and United States personnel visit a Katherine primary school during Exercise Pitch Black.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
People in blue shirts jogging on an oval.
27 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Coonawarra goes the distance

HMAS Coonawarra personnel take part in an overnight relay to raise funds for cancer support.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
An aircraft in flight at sunset.
27 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Igniting the sunset at Mindil

21 international air forces join RAAF for an Exercise Pitch Black flying display in front of 30,000 people.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
24 Jul 2026

HMAS Perth sails for 2026 Regional Presence Deployment

Media release
24 Jul 2026

ADSTAR 2026 to unveil new Defence IS&T Strategy amid growing global security challenges

Media release
21 Jul 2026

HMAS Choules arrives in Indonesia for Exercise Pacific Partnership 26

Media release
17 Jul 2026

Australia conducts its first live-firing of Apaches

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