17 Apr 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber News Preparing Australia for future strategic challenges An ADF focused on deterrence, self reliance and stronger partnerships underpins the 2026 National Defence Strategy. Media releases Media release 20 Apr 2026 Defence joins partners for Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines Statement 20 Apr 2026 Australia, Canada and the United States transit through South China Sea Statement 20 Apr 2026 Australia, the Philippines, and the United States conduct maritime cooperative activity Media release 19 Apr 2026 Final Guardian-class Patrol Boat delivered to Maldives
