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Army soldiers gather around a mortar as it fires ammunition into the air.
01 Jul 2026
Army
News

Reservists refine live-fire mortar skills

Live-fire serials form the centrepiece of a weekend of mortar training activity for Army reservists.

Exercises & training
A group of New Zealand Defence personnel stand and look up at a ship from a dock.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Crossing the ditch to boost bonds

Reservists from Australia and New Zealand go on exchange to strengthen capability.

Alliances & relationships
Five people in a small inflatable boat beside a large T-shaped metal frame.
02 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Bilateral exercise boosts readiness

The Australian and Philippine navies strengthen maritime cooperation through Exercise Lumbas.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman and man squat down in sand at the water's edge with a toddler standing between them.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Centralised support for veterans and their families

The Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency is launched, marking an important step for the veteran community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two Navy officers shake hands as they hand over responsibility for HMAS Sydney
02 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Handing over the weight of command

Command of HMAS Sydney is handed over after the ship arrives in Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man standing on a beach with his arms crossed.
01 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Djabugay officer drives deadly change

Ahead of NAIDOC Week, a Navy lieutenant discusses the theme '50 Years of Deadly' and his work in an Indigenous advisory role.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man in a blue sports shirt kicking a soccer ball on an indoor court as a man in a red sports shirt tries to block him.
01 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence futsal makes a comeback

Defence futsal returns after 11 years, with Army claiming the men’s and women’s titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing

Media releases

Media release
24 Jun 2026

Australia arrives for Exercise RIMPAC 26

Media release
23 Jun 2026

Australia joins Exercise Valiant Shield 26 in the Pacific

Media release
21 Jun 2026

P-8A Poseidons complete deployment to Malaysia

Media release
16 Jun 2026

Australian security strengthened as part of Exercise Austral Shield

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