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An old newspaper story shows two men sitting in a boat.
31 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Navy diving records broken then and now

Navy clearance divers achieve new depths in challenging conditions.

Capability & technology | People & service
A man and woman in military uniform shake hands before Australian flags and aircraft.
05 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

A doubly significant day for Air Command

In a significant day for Air Command, two Force Element Group Commander Transfers of Command ceremonies take place.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
Military personnel attending an event in Pearl Harbor.
05 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Indo-Pacific partners enhance interoperability

Personnel from the Five Eyes nations attended a hypersonic weapons summit last month.

Alliances & relationships
A black and white newspaper clipping of military personnel.
02 Jan 2026
Army
News

Army News 80s flashback bites

Step back in time with story excerpts from Army News articles making headlines from 1984 to 1986.

Commemoration & history
A man and two women discuss a piece of text in the man's hands.
01 Jan 2026
Navy
News

HMAS Warramunga strengthens cultural bonds

A visit to Tennant Creek reaffirms HMAS Warramunga's deep cultural and historical connection with the Warumungu people.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
A snippet of a RAAF Newspaper clipping picturing people helping a man on a stretcher in shin-high water.
01 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Eight squadrons in biggest mercy operation

Look back at a moment in history when Air Force saved hundreds from the devastating floods of 1974.

Relief & assistance
A ship nosedives into a large wave.
31 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Frames that speak louder than words

Military photography means capturing authenticity in chaos. Here are Defence’s top shots of just that from 2025.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology

Media releases

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

Media release
17 Dec 2025

C-130J Hercules block upgrade program complete

Statement
12 Dec 2025

Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Joint Statement

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