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A ship fires a missile.
15 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence prepares for new National Defence Strategy

Chief of the Defence Force highlights the ADF’s achievements leading up to the 2026 National Defence Strategy announcement.

Capability & technology | People & service
Two Army members crouch, handling wires in a grassy area.
15 Apr 2026
Army
News

Reservist gets creative by blowing things up

A media planner swaps spreadsheets for demolition training as an Army Reserve engineer.

Exercises & training | People & service
A large group of uniformed people stand on grass near water, with Navy vessels docked on the opposite shore.
15 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Triservice team strengthens border security

A triservice transit security team deploys at sea to support maritime border protection operations.

Operations & missions | People & service
Four adults stand side by side in a wet caravan park, with one adult holding a small child.
15 Apr 2026
Navy
News

From flood relief to friendship

A flood relief deployment develops into a lasting Christmas-time bond for a leading seaman.

Community engagement | People & service
A group of people stand side by side in front of a large building decorated with red flags and Vietnamese writing.
15 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Reciprocal naval visits deepen ties

Australia and Vietnam conduct reciprocal naval port visits for the first time, strengthening defence cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Army member stands still while family add rank slides to his uniform.
14 Apr 2026
Army
News

Newcomers' strong sense of camaraderie

The Army Reserve welcomed a new cohort of officers during a parade at Victoria Barracks in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A black uncrewed underwater vehicle sits on a wooden surface in front of a shipping container.
14 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Navy names autonomous systems unit

Navy names a new unit to accelerate the development and use of maritime uncrewed systems.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology

Media releases

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

Media release
30 Mar 2026

New Littoral Manoeuvre Group established in Brisbane

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