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Four men in uniform stand outside a building in front of a garden with an aircraft propeller, three holding presentation boxes and black folders.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

Three careers, 135 years of service

Three Royal Australian Air Force aviators are recognised for reaching 45 years of dedicated service each.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Members of No. 31 Squadron pose at a wartime camp, gathered around a hand‑painted “31 SQDN” sign.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

31 Squadron farewells last known WWII veteran

The death of Beaufighter navigator Ron Leckie, at 104, closes an important chapter in the squadron's history.

Commemoration & history
A large group of people gather for a photo in a conference exhibition hall.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia showcases sovereign defence capability

Defence and the Australian Submarine Agency are a unified Australian presence at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 Conference.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Three drones are racing across a field towards the camera.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

Drone aviators excel at international tournament

An Air Force drone racing team showcases its skill and technical mastery at an international military tournament.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Defence personnel load large cylindrical objects into the side of a helicopter.
08 May 2026
Navy
News

Many navies make light work

Royal Australian Navy ships join the Philippines’ largest multinational anti-submarine warfare activity.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A uniformed man works on a laptop at a table, with other people partially visible at the same workspace.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Cyber
News

Cyber defenders hunt invaders in virtual fight

ADF cyber specialists work with international partner to defend the cyber battlespace during Exercise Balikatan.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A group of people doing a workout in a gym.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

Commemorative workout unites Air Force personnel

RAAF Base East Sale personnel, base leadership and local veterans mark Anzac Day with a workout of the day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing

Media releases

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

Media release
28 Apr 2026

Two missing First World War soldiers identified

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