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A woman in Air Force uniform speaks at a lectern.
25 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Carrying the Anzac legacy forward

A flying officer speaks about service, sacrifice and belonging at the Anzac Day dawn ceremony.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, delivers the ANZAC Day message 2025 at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT.
25 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Reflecting on a long and proud legacy of service

This Anzac Day, the Chief of the Defence Force recognises the commitment of all who have served.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Army Major Doug Hall conducts the band in Amiens.
24 Apr 2026
Army
News

Music connects communities with the Western Front

Prior to Anzac Day, the Army band journeys across Belgium and France and follows the paths of those who served more than a century ago.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Two civilians have fun trying on pilot gear.
24 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

High pressure, high performance

NRL players found common ground with aviators in preparation for the Anzac Day Round.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing

Media releases

Media release
25 Apr 2026

Anzac Day 2026

Media release
24 Apr 2026

Australia welcomes Timor-Leste's offer to expand eligibility for the Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal

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

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