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Three layered images of aircraft, an army tank and a navy inflatable boat.
30 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Service news sites now live

The Australian Defence Force now has dedicated digital news sites, featuring the latest stories for and about sailors, soldiers and aviators.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
A military member looks at several screens of aircraft in flight.
05 Aug 2026
Air Force
News

Trust helps refuel tankers

RAAF conducts a tanker-to-tanker air-to-air refuelling for the first time with a multinational unit.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two military women lead a working dog around a base.
05 Aug 2026
Air Force
News

Security from the ground up

RAAF and RNZAF security forces work side by side to patrol and protect aircraft during Exercise Pitch Black.

Exercises & training | People & service
A young boy smiles at a miniature aircraft waved in the air.
05 Aug 2026
Air Force
News

Where dreams take flight

RAAF and international partners visit children in hospital to share stories and build miniature aircraft.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Three military members work on a shared computer.
04 Aug 2026
Air Force
News

Controlling the chaos

114MCRU collaborates with international partners to monitor, coordinate and control aircraft.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Army leader stands at a podium and delivers a speech to an audience.
04 Aug 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Information a core element to modern warfare

ADF leaders present on the importance of connecting information, people and capabilities at a global summit in Adelaide.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
A crowd of people walk among small aircraft outdoors.
03 Aug 2026
Air Force
News

Crowds flock to Pitch Black open day

Thousands attend the Exercise Pitch Black open day as aircraft and personnel from 21 nations gather in Darwin.

Community engagement | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
05 Aug 2026

Defence scientist honoured for transforming Australia's sovereign rocket propulsion capability

Speech
04 Aug 2026

Chief of the Defence Force - Speech at ADSTAR Summit

Transcript
04 Aug 2026

Press Conference, ADSTAR Summit - Chief of the Defence Force and Chief Defence Scientist

Media release
03 Aug 2026

New Defence Research Centre to strengthen Australia's defence innovation ecosystem

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