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Australian Army medical officers work with frozen blood platelets during a major exercise.
17 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Frozen blood platelets proven for battlefield

Shelf life extends from seven days to two years for trauma care in remote and harsh environments.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Two men in military regalia shake hands before international flags.
18 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Committing to responsible behaviour in space

Ten Combined Space Operations initiative member nations meet to safeguard access to space and discuss unsafe behaviour.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Two women and a man stand with an award.
18 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Scientist bridges critical gap in Defence planning

Defence Scientist and Technology Group scientist, Vivian Nguyen, is awarded for her part in the development of ATHENA.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Air Force personnel line up with Papua New Guinea Defence Force aircraft in the PNG highlands.
17 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Enhancing PNGDF air capability

Air Force members join Papua New Guinea counterparts in building relationships and sharing expertise.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
One maritime police member holds and points a hose out to the ocean where a ship is seen in the background on a fine, partly cloudy day.
17 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Training boosts Pacific maritime security

Australia's Navy and Pacific partners enhance maritime safety during intensive training in Samoa.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A military man and a civilian holding an old bank note.
17 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

A 'short snorter' with a powerful story

A rare 10-shilling 'short snorter' banknote signed by Allied aviators in July 1942 was discovered by chance.

Commemoration & history | People & service
An industry speaker presents to fellow students at a Defence capability course in Canberra.
17 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Course delivers learning for Defence and industry

Students gain insights into support for innovation and capability delivery and sustainment across domains.

Capability & technology | Community engagement

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C-130J Hercules block upgrade program complete

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