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Australian soldiers crouch in long grass as one fires a mortar from a launcher.
26 Sep 2025
Army
News

Trilateral mortars on target

In a first, Australian Army soldiers join their Japanese and US counterparts in a combined mortar live-fire in Japan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two rows of people, mostly young women, with two RAAF personnel at each end, pose for a group shot in front of an unmanned aerial vehicle.
26 Sep 2025
Air Force
News

Aviation program lifts off for women

A brand new generation of women aviators have found their wings at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A group of people walking.
26 Sep 2025
Air Force
News

Bringing suicide prevention Out of the Shadows

RAAF Base Richmond participates in Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows Walk to remember the lives of those lost to suicide.

Community engagement | People & service
An Air Force member stands in front of a four-wheel drive.
26 Sep 2025
Air Force
News

'I love my job'

Air Force Corporal Tara Best is enjoying the life experiences and further education she is getting through the ADF.

Exercises & training | People & service
A plate umpire, catcher and batter during a softball game.
26 Sep 2025
Air Force
News

Umpiring and service ensure a diamond life

Wing Commander Leith Roberts achieves a significant sporting milestone – his international softball umpiring certificate.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
People standing up straight, many saluting in the stands, of a sports stadium.
26 Sep 2025
Army
News

Bond with Australia marked at Dili celebrations

Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta wants the defence partnership with Australia to become even closer.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An F-35A Lightning II aircraft begins its takeoff down a runway.
26 Sep 2025
Air Force
News

Thunder and lightning in the Top End skies

F-35A Lightning II aircraft take to the Northern Territory skies for Exercise Arnhem Thunder.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
19 Sep 2025

Australian officer to serve as Deputy Commander, United Nations Command in the Republic of Korea

Media release
19 Sep 2025

Australia supports regional security through Exercise Bersama Lima

Statement
18 Sep 2025

Australia and US conduct bilateral operations in South China Sea

Media release
13 Sep 2025

One unit, one future: North Queensland cadet units link

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