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An Army soldier jumps from a truck onto the grass.
21 Sep 2026
Army
News

Enduring presence and a combined purpose

Rifle Company Butterworth is trained to produce theatre-tested combat teams ready to fight alongside regional partners.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A photo of two flags, one of which is the Australian National Flag.
22 Sep 2026
Cyber
News

New partnership strengthens Defence readiness

Australia has joined the NATO Distributed Synthetic Training partnership to better face a rapidly evolving security environment.

Alliances & relationships | Industry & partnership
A group of people with backpacks walk along a dirt track with greenery surrounding it.
22 Sep 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Connection through immersion

A field and research visit in Papua New Guinea strengthens partner understanding for senior leaders.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Three people in Navy, Army and Air Force uniform sit side by side on a low concrete wall.
21 Sep 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Bolstering the ADF's contingent workforce

The commitment period for personnel who join the permanent ADF will be extended from five to 10 years.

People & service
Australian Army officer Captain Lewis Mikulic stands on parade and shakes hands with United States Army 11th Airborne Division Commander, Major General John P. Cogbill during Exercise Yama Sakura 91 closing ceremony.
21 Sep 2026
Army
News

Exercise Yama Sakura ‘best so far’

Australian Army Captain Lewis Mikulic receives a challenge coin at the Exercise Yama Sakura 91 closing ceremony.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
A group of people stand near a screen facing a seated audience.
18 Sep 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Future leaders in focus

Logistics and engineering leaders discuss resilience and preparedness at the Defence Strategic Logistics Seminar.

Industry & partnership
An Army leader stand addressing the audience from his lecturn.
18 Sep 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Reserve capability the focus at national conference

Defence leaders, policymakers and reservists discuss the future of the ADF Reserves and its contribution to national security.

Ceremonies & events

Media releases

Media release
22 Sep 2026

Australia joins ASEAN-led Exercise Trident Resolve in Indonesia

Media release
21 Sep 2026

2026 Strategic Policy Grants Program announcement

Media release
21 Sep 2026

Australia and New Zealand strengthen naval partnership

Statement
18 Sep 2026

Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force’s Report into the Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 MRH-90 accident

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