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Three people looking at a large shell in the dirt.
19 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Deep search clears hidden threats

Specialists locate and destroy unexploded bombs on a remote Defence training range.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A ship sails close to an oil platform in the middle of the ocean on a clear, sunny day.
19 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Keeping an eye on reserves at sea

HMAS Toowoomba helps safeguard maritime infrastructure by patrolling the North West Shelf Project.

Industry & partnership | Operations & missions
Squadron Leader Jessica Aldred stands behind the open passenger door of 'Tankette' beside three members of the army holding 2nd Cavalry Regiment's unit flag. Behind the ADF members is two M1A2 Main Battle Tanks.
18 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

'Tankette' fuelled by purpose

Two Air Force officers gear up to drive 3815km over eight days in a $900 Corolla to raise funds for cancer research.

Community engagement | People & service
A man standing in Navy uniform.
18 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Decades of exceptional service recognised

Chief Petty Officer Marcus Effrett is recognised in the King’s Birthday honours for three decades of meritorious service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A Papua New Guinea sergeant looks down a microscope to inspect mosquiotoes
18 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Studying mozzies so there’s no sick soldier

ADF and PNG Defence Force health teams study mosquitoes to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Around 50 people stand in a triangular formation in front of an aircraft and emergency vehicles.
18 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Emergency teams train as one

Australian and Malaysian air forces are put to the test during an aircraft crash exercise as part of Operation Gateway.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Army member addresses a room of people with images on screens in the background.
18 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Diversity helps forge bonds in the Pacific

While deployed for Exercise Marara, the Pacific Response Group commander speaks on the importance of cultural connections.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
16 Jun 2026

Australian security strengthened as part of Exercise Austral Shield

Media release
15 Jun 2026

Exercise Pitch Black returns to the Top End

Media release
12 Jun 2026

HMAS Sydney departs on Regional Presence Deployment across Indo-Pacific

Media release
11 Jun 2026

Projects of Concern Summit held in Canberra

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