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A man and a woman in Army uniforms stand next to each other under a tree.
22 Apr 2026
Cyber
News

Two years of delivering cyber power

Cyber Command marks its second anniversary, celebrating two years of growth and operational impact.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
A Solomon Islands man sets up a drone as an Australian Army member watches on.
22 Apr 2026
Army
News

Coastwatchers legacy levels up

Australian Army teams deliver drone and border surveillance courses during Exercise Coastwatchers.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two military personnel engage in discussion about the content on a PowerPoint display.
22 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Leading the way for those who lead others

1 Recruit Training Unit leads instructional development across Air Force training units with its new program.

Capability & technology | People & service
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon. Richard Marles, MP and Minister of Defense for Japan, Koizumi Shinjiro, hold the contracts onboard Japanese Ship Kumano after signing the 'Mogami Memorandum'.
22 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Navy locks in future frigates

Australia and Japan finalise contracts for the acquisition and construction of Mogami-class frigates.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology

Media releases

Media release
21 Apr 2026

2026 Australian Defence Exports Catalogue

Media release
20 Apr 2026

Defence joins partners for Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines

Statement
20 Apr 2026

Australia, Canada and the United States transit through South China Sea

Statement
20 Apr 2026

Australia, the Philippines, and the United States conduct maritime cooperative activity

Media release
19 Apr 2026

Final Guardian-class Patrol Boat delivered to Maldives

Media release
14 Apr 2026

Australia strengthens relationships through Exercise Bersama Shield

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