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An Army soldier jumps from a truck onto the grass.
21 Sep 2026
Army
News

Enduring presence and a combined purpose

Rifle Company Butterworth is trained to produce theatre-tested combat teams ready to fight alongside regional partners.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Army soldiers stand near and atop a vehicle with a blazing sunset as its background.
21 Sep 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Bolstering the ADF's contingent workforce

The commitment period for personnel who join the permanent ADF will be extended from five to 10 years.

People & service
Australian Army officer Captain Lewis Mikulic stands on parade and shakes hands with United States Army 11th Airborne Division Commander, Major General John P. Cogbill during Exercise Yama Sakura 91 closing ceremony.
21 Sep 2026
Army
News

Exercise Yama Sakura ‘best so far’

Australian Army Captain Lewis Mikulic receives a challenge coin at the Exercise Yama Sakura 91 closing ceremony.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
A group of people stand near a screen facing a seated audience.
18 Sep 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Future leaders in focus

Logistics and engineering leaders discuss resilience and preparedness at the Defence Strategic Logistics Seminar.

Industry & partnership
An Army leader stand addressing the audience from his lecturn.
18 Sep 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Reserve capability the focus at national conference

Defence leaders, policymakers and reservists discuss the future of the ADF Reserves and its contribution to national security.

Ceremonies & events
People in shadows standing in front of large television screens.
18 Sep 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Preparing ports for cyber and climate threats

A South Australian-led research project is helping build resilience across one of Australia’s most important supply-chain networks.

Capability & technology
Two men shake hands while holding a certificate between them.
17 Sep 2026
Air Force, Cyber
News

From fighter pilot to cyber leader

Air Commodore Paul Pettigrew experiences the diverse opportunities and sense of purpose that Defence offers its people.

People & service

Media releases

Media release
21 Sep 2026

2026 Strategic Policy Grants Program announcement

Media release
21 Sep 2026

Australia and New Zealand strengthen naval partnership

Statement
18 Sep 2026

Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force’s Report into the Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 MRH-90 accident

Statement
17 Sep 2026

2026 Australia-China Defence Coordination Dialogue

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