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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
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
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

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

Media release
28 Apr 2026

Pacific Heads of Security advancing collective action

Media release
25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day 2026

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