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Defence personnel from Australia, the US and Sri Lanka stand in a group outdoors.
07 Oct 2025
Army
News

Different languages, same training aims

Special forces combine to refine survival techniques during intensive training in the Sri Lankan jungle.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Australian diplomate farewells a Vietnamese peacekeeper on deployment to South Sudan.
07 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Australia supports Vietnam's UN peacekeepers

Training and preparation culminate in a strategic airlift to South Sudan as Australian-Vietnamese cooperation grows.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A man runs in front of others on a sunny day.
07 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Taking it to the limit

Sub-Lieutenant Gus Coleman works off 31 croissants at the Ironman Championships in France.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Air Force aviators participate in classroom games with students in Japan.
07 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Aviators share language and culture in Japan

Exercise Bushido Guardian opens up an English conversation exchange with the local community.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement

Media releases

Media release
30 Sep 2025

$133 million sustainment contract to bolster ADF air operations

Media release
29 Sep 2025

Exercise Bushido Guardian 25 commences in Japan

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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