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A small group of Navy personnel wearing caps and wetsuits stand near the Derwent River as they prepare to swim in it.
17 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Endurance across the Derwent

Three Navy members swim the icy waters of the Derwent River as part of the Royal Hobart Regatta.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Royal Australian Air Force Aircraft Technician, Leading Aircraftman Rory Kerr, stands in front of an F-35A Lightning II aircraft during Exercise Red Flag 26-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, United States.
17 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

Mission-ready for Exercise Red Flag Nellis

75 Squadron aircraft maintainers played a critical role keeping the fifth-generation fighters mission-ready during the Exercise Red Flag Nellis.

Exercises & training | People & service
The shoulders of two military personnel decorated with patches.
17 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

New names, same missions

An Air Force wing and squadron are renamed, but their mission to help aviators whenever wherever remains the same.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman in flight gear holding a helmet kneels in front of a small aircraft.
17 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

The ‘Girl’ who soared

Wing Commander Linda Corbould supports Tasmanian cadets by sharing her experience across a long flying career.

Community engagement | People & service
Two military personnel assess a piece of ship equipment.
16 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Connecting through time and space

Able Seaman Simangan feels his deployment on HMAS Toowoomba honours his family’s past and future.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A male military member working at a control panel.
16 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Sailor bridges cultures during port visit

As an Indian-Australian Defence member, Seaman Puneet Bandaru is building the connection between both nations.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership
A woman smiles as she climbs a rope obstacle course.
16 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

Firebirds take on Air Force training

The Queensland Firebirds work with Air Force physical training instructors to build resilience and teamwork.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing

Media releases

Statement
12 Feb 2026

Australia conducts routine transit through South China Sea

Media release
10 Feb 2026

Universities to accelerate energetic materials research and development

Media release
03 Feb 2026

Navy ANZAC Class frigates depart on Australia’s first Regional Presence Deployments for 2026

Media release
02 Feb 2026

Air Force deploys to Nevada for exercises with United States and United Kingdom

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