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A soldier stands near a helicopter with other soldiers on board.
20 Jul 2026
Army
News

New helicopters have the edge

The first Hellfire live-fire in Australia qualifies Army pilots on all weapons systems of the AH-64E Apache.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Military personnel exit an aircraft stationed on the tarmac.
21 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

P-8A Poseidons' happy hunting in the Pacific

Air Force's P-8A Poseidons strengthen maritime approaches and surveillance capability at Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A woman and a man in camouflage uniform hold a brass plaque in a wood-panelled room.
20 Jul 2026
Navy
News

New deputy takes the weight of command

Commodore Ben Hissink becomes Navy’s Deputy Fleet Commander in a ceremonial handover.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A military member speaks to an unseen audience from a podium.
20 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aligned for industry success

A Defence + Industry conference inspires action on capability delivery, supply chain resilience and trusted partnerships.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
A Pacific Islander woman talks to a man in uniform while looking out from a boat.
20 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Reassurance, one step at a time

A Tuvalu police officer helps the ADF identify unexploded WWII ordnance on her home island of Nanumea.

Operations & missions | People & service
A civilian and a military member stand before a collection of international flags and an Indigenous painting of a kangaroo.
20 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Culture, connection and partnership

An Indigenous artist links ancestral stories, Country and the Air Force in his painting for Exercise Pitch Black.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A large aircraft is silhouetted against a setting sun on a tarmac with a small vehicle near it.
17 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Air power starts here

Support teams at RAAF Base Amberley enable Exercise Pitch Black operations across northern Australia.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
21 Jul 2026

HMAS Choules arrives in Indonesia for Exercise Pacific Partnership 26

Media release
17 Jul 2026

Australia conducts its first live-firing of Apaches

Media release
16 Jul 2026

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 takes to the skies

Media release
16 Jul 2026

Leeuwin survey supports PNG maritime safety

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