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People in uniform stand beside an artillery gun as smoke billows from its barrel.
10 Jul 2026
Army
News

Danger close and on target

Gunners support combat teams with danger-close fire missions during Exercise Diamond Dagger.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A group of people gathered around and Army member showing contents of a ration pack.
10 Jul 2026
Army
News

Exercise to deliver economic boost to regions

Exercise Austral Shield is supporting local spending while strengthening national resilience, capability and preparedness.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership
A big group of students celebrate after a grand tour of HMAS Diamantina.
10 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Rendering a safe Pacific through engagement

Hosting Pacific students while working to build collective explosive ordnance disposal capability is all in a days work for the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a white uniform speaks to seated people in camouflage uniforms in a room with vending machines.
10 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Wise words inspire HMAS Sydney’s crew

The Chief of Joint Operations shares lessons from his naval career with HMAS Sydney’s crew.

Exercises & training | People & service
Three Australian armed service personnel stand side on to the camera.
10 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Wellbeing project expands to ADF members

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs Longitudinal Wellbeing Project will now include current serving ADF members.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A male and female Army officer exchange a red flag in front of a memorial stand of seated spectators.
09 Jul 2026
Army
News

Historic transition of leadership for Army

Lieutenant General Simon Stuart hands over command of the Army to Lieutenant General Susan Coyle.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man hands a folded flag to another man.
09 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Standing ready to do the nation's toughest work

Admiral David Johnston hands over command of the Australian Defence Force to Admiral Mark Hammond.

Ceremonies & events | People & service

Media releases

Media release
10 Jul 2026

$6.2 million to Australian companies in AUKUS Pillar II Innovation Challenge

Media release
10 Jul 2026

Australian and New Zealand Armies reaffirm enduring relationship

Media release
09 Jul 2026

ADF Chief hands over command after nearly 50 years of service

Speech
09 Jul 2026

Admiral David L Johnston AC RAN - Final Remarks as Chief of the Defence Force

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