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A military vehicle drives from a small vessel onto a beach.
13 May 2026
Navy, Army
News

Army proves HIMARS deployability from ship to shore

A high mobility artillery rocket system deploys to a northern Queensland beach with support from HMAS Choules.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A sailor stands smiling in front of a ship
15 May 2026
Navy
News

Short films make a big impact for the fleet

Chaplain Simon Edds has brought LGBTQIA+ to the big screen across Navy.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Defence Families celebrations
15 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A day to thank military families

The ADF recognises the support of Defence families far and wide on the UN International Day of Families.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man stands at a lectern speaking to a seated audience.
15 May 2026
Army
News

Understanding the nature and character of war

The APEX program advances critical thinking skills and professional military education for Army personnel.

Exercises & training | People & service
People in uniform walk down aircraft stairs onto a tarmac while others stand nearby.
15 May 2026
Army
News

US Marines begin Darwin rotation

About 2000 US Marines and sailors begin a six-month deployment in northern Australia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army medics, doctors and nurses look after a patient on a stretcher during a training excercise.
14 May 2026
Army
News

Medics battle tested on Shrike Walk

Members of the 3rd Health Battalion hone their skills during an exercise to test their military and healthcare capabilities.

Exercises & training
People seated in a small seminar room listen to a presentation, with two projector screens showing slides.
14 May 2026
Air Force
News

Balikatan puts air surveillance on the radar

Australia shares mobile radar systems expertise with the Philippine Air Force during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
15 May 2026

Investing in Australian innovation with undersea navigation technology

Media release
14 May 2026

New generation of ADF space personnel graduates from first space operations course

Statement
14 May 2026

Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts

Statement
12 May 2026

Death of Warrant Officer Class Two Lachlan Muddle

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