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A male officer presents a female sailor with a medal in front of an audience of other sailors.
15 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Celebrating excellence in the Top End

HMAS Coonawarra crew celebrates with friends and family at the final 2025 'clear lower deck'.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Two people, one in uniform and one in a suit, standing and shaking hands in an office.
16 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New contract to expand healthcare access

Defence signs a new pathology services contract to improve access to health care for ADF personnel.

Sports, health & wellbeing | Industry & partnership
A group of military personnel gather in a place of worship.
15 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Building cooperation through faith and mental health

Faith and resilience unite Australian and Indonesian defence forces during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Two men standing on the deck of a ship, with an aircraft carrier in the water behind them.
14 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Officer exchange sparks award-winning idea

Lieutenant Commander Liam Whitfeld’s UK exchange delivers innovation, new skills and stronger Australia-UK ties.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman in Navy uniform speaking in front of promotional banners.
14 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Navy tops new donor tally

Defence celebrates a successful 2025 Blood Drive with donations up 5.1 per cent and Navy leading in key categories.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A military member with a service dog speaks to a child in front of an aircraft.
08 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Christmas magic delivered early

Defence personnel team up with Olympians to strengthen skills and spread festive cheer.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
An Australian rocket launcher sits on the tarmac in front of an aircraft.
07 Jan 2026
Army
News

Combined strike capability on show

Australian and US Army personnel combine to enhance skills during Exercise Kenney Strikes Back.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
15 Jan 2026

Royal Australian Air Force announces changes to heritage fleet

Media release
05 Jan 2026

Harnessing tech to drive faster decisions across Defence

Media release
31 Dec 2025

ADV Reliant sets sail for deployment after a landmark year in the Pacific

Media release
19 Dec 2025

Defence signs Deed of Standing Offer with Google Australia for Defence hyperscale cloud

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