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A group of Army personnel gather around a man in Army uniform rubbing two sticks together to start a fire.
11 May 2026
Army
News

Troops learn tactics of jungle warfare

Soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and United States learn survival skills during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
People sit cross‑legged on the floor in a circle in a room, with a message stick placed in front of one person.
11 May 2026
Navy
News

Coonawarra welcomes Top End community

HMAS Coonawarra opens its base to showcase Navy operations during Northern Territory Defence Week.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Two men in formal Air Force uniforms holding a sword, a formal garden in the background.
11 May 2026
Air Force
News

New leader for Air Command

Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds becomes Air Commander Australia during a ceremonial handover.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A female speaker addresses a group of people facing her and a screen.
11 May 2026
Army
News

Senior leaders share challenges facing their forces

Seven nations meet during Exercise Balikatan to discuss shared personnel and leadership challenges.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Members of the title-winning Salisbury–Modbury team proudly display the Bowls South Australia State Fours trophy and medals.
11 May 2026
Air Force
News

Aviator strikes gold on the green

Warrant Officer Brent 'Masha' Marshall claims the 2025-26 Bowls South Australia State Fours title.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Seven ships sail in the same direction in a deep blue sea.
11 May 2026
Navy
News

Five nations sail as one

A maritime warfare officer trainee pulls bridge watch on board HMAS Toowoomba during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a blue sports uniform with his arms raised as a ball is in the air, with a woman running toward him.
11 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Bandits steal victory in touch final

ADF teams contest a close touch football final as the Bandits secure a narrow championship win.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service

Media releases

Media release
09 May 2026

10th Australia-India Defence Policy Talks

Media release
07 May 2026

Exercise Pitch Black returns in 2026

Media release
04 May 2026

Project of Concern Summit on Offshore Patrol Vessel project

Statement
30 Apr 2026

Joint Communiqué of the Eighth Annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security Meeting

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