Home News and events News and events 01 Sep 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News Defence launches 2025 Blood Drive The Defence Blood Drive, the longest-running blood drive in Australia, is running until December 8. Media releases Media release 01 Sep 2025 Australia's longest running blood drive launches today Media release 29 Aug 2025 Offshore Patrol Vessel NUSHIP Carpentaria Keel Laying Ceremony Media release 29 Aug 2025 Australia and the Philippines conclude force projection training at Exercise Alon 25 Media release 29 Aug 2025 New landing craft delivered to Tonga