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A group of Indigenous people gather around a memorial stone.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

Remembering a wartime tragedy in the Top End

A new plaque commemorating the sinking of HMAS Patricia Cam honours the shared service and loss of Navy and Yolŋu people.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Two people walk near a helicopter on the flight deck of a ship.
07 May 2026
Navy
News

Allies work as one launching and landing at sea

Navy practises aircraft cross-decking with the US, Canada and Japan during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Three Army members, surrounded by medical equipment, stand in a canvas tent.
07 May 2026
Army
News

Bridging the medical evacuation gap

Defence medical personnel run their first overseas test of a ground based casualty evacuation team.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Men in AFL uniforms leap for a high ball as spectators watch from stadium seating.
07 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF mounts comeback in Anzac Day curtain-raiser

The ADF Anzac Aussie Rules team secures a late win over Australian Combined Emergency Services on Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Air Force player dribbles the ball past her opponent.
07 May 2026
Air Force
News

Inaugural football matches honour Anzacs

On the eve of Anzac Day, aviators take part in the inaugural Air Force versus Queensland Police Service football matches.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Australian Army Major sits at a table with Philipino armed service personnel.
07 May 2026
Army
News

Communication specialists add to their arsenal

Australian and Philippine military communication specialists collaborate during a week-long training session in Palawan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A submarine in the ocean.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

Submarines conduct twin visits in Port Phillip

Two Collins-class submarines have slipped into port in Victoria for brief respite and resupply.

Capability & technology

Media releases

Media release
07 May 2026

Exercise Pitch Black returns in 2026

Media release
04 May 2026

Project of Concern Summit on Offshore Patrol Vessel project

Statement
30 Apr 2026

Joint Communiqué of the Eighth Annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security Meeting

Media release
28 Apr 2026

Two missing First World War soldiers identified

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