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Two ships sailing side by side with a sunset in the background.
17 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Preparing Australia for future strategic challenges

An ADF focused on deterrence, self reliance and stronger partnerships underpins the 2026 National Defence Strategy.

Capability & technology
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
A man in flying uniform stands in front of an aircraft in a hangar.
20 Apr 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Making dreams come true

A Roulettes aviator returns home to fly in the air show that inspired his childhood dream and love of flying.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Poppies growing in front on headstones, while a military person rests their hand on one of the headstones.
20 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

French town where war dead are not forgotten

Each April, as Anzac Day dawns, visitors gather at the Australian National Memorial a kilometre outside Villers-Bretonneux, France.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A uniformed man stands at the front of a classroom speaking to seated people, with large screens behind him.
20 Apr 2026
Army
News

Understanding the land domain

A Defence information session builds understanding of land power and its role in national defence.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training

Media releases

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

Speech
31 Mar 2026

Chief of the Defence Force Keynote Address to the ANU National Security College Conference

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