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A woman in formal Army uniform, including a broad-brimmed hat, tilting her head and smiling outdoors.
08 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

King’s Birthday military honours span Defence

Nearly 100 ADF personnel, from a range of ranks and roles, have been recognised in this year's list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A person in sports uniform walks along while a line of people in sports uniform march along.
08 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Sailor transforms recruit swim training

Chief Petty Officer Michelle Bush receives a Conspicuous Service Medal for helping to improve training outcomes.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in Army uniform helps a young boy dress in camouflage.
08 Jun 2026
Army
News

How persistence filled a capability gap

Warrant Officer Class Two Matthew Solis is awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King's Birthday honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A detective in blue uniform addresses a small group of people outdoors.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Raising capability across the Pacific

Senior military leaders from PNG, Fiji and Tonga visit a Pacific-led police training program in Brisbane.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a blue camouflage uniform gestures while seated, with another person in green camouflage seated beside him.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Course builds joint logistics capability

A Defence course trains logisticians to support joint operations and expand commanders’ choices.

Exercises & training | People & service
An Army Major General leans over a table instructing two cadets who look on.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cadet summit shapes future leaders

The cream of Australian Defence Force cadets gather in Canberra to learn new skills and be mentored by top military leaders.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
A soldier with large rounds squatting down in front of an Army vehicle.
05 Jun 2026
Army
News

Firing Huntsman puts smiles on soldiers’ faces

Soldiers learn the inner workings of the Australian-built AS9 Huntsman before its first live fire at Puckapunyal.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
30 May 2026

HMAS Toowoomba returns to Western Australia from regional presence deployment

Media release
30 May 2026

Royal Australian Navy commissions newest offshore patrol vessel HMAS Eyre

Media release
30 May 2026

Regional partners support removal of World War II explosives

Media release
29 May 2026

HMAS Brisbane marches through Brisbane

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