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Five heritage aircraft flying in formation.
20 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Airshow showcases Air Force heritage

Air Force supports Sale’s Anzac Week Airshow, highlighting its role in the local community.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A Japanese and an Australian Navy member talk and look downward at the same area.
20 Apr 2026
Navy
News

First-hand look at Japanese frigate operations

Royal Australian Navy personnel train with Japanese sailors aboard JS Kumano during Exercise Kakadu.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Numerous people in a classroom setting looking at writing on a whiteboard.
20 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Doctrine adapts to strategic change

An induction event supports doctrine for Defence personnel across multiple disciplines.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
A Navy member directs a helicopter that is about to land on the flight deck of a ship.
20 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Petty officers prove specialist skills

HMAS Toowoomba's flight deck team trains while sailing the Philippine Sea during a regional presence deployment.

Operations & missions | People & service

Media releases

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

Statement
13 Apr 2026

ADF Senior Leadership

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