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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 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
A grainy black and white newspaper photo with caption showing a man holding a wallet and the soldier holding its contents, both smiling.
30 Dec 2025
Army
News

The 30-year-old mystery of the wallet

A wallet found in a wall leads Army to track down its owner and reconnect him with memories from his early service.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A woman in military uniform and headset stands inside an aircraft.
30 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

A dream come alive in the skies

Corporal Amanda Wintle has no regrets about joining Air Force as a loadmaster on the C-27J Spartan aircraft.

Operations & missions | People & service
A medium-sized ship pulls up next to a large ship on the water.
29 Dec 2025
Navy
News

A raft of achievements

More than a year of planning pays off in a successful refuel and replenishment exercise with Japan.

Commemoration & history | Exercises & training

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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