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A man and woman in military uniform with a decorated stick.
31 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Navy women picking up the weight of strength

To signify the powerful role women play in Defence, an Aboriginal weapon is presented to Navy.

Community engagement | People & service
Six women, a Royal Australian Air Force officer at centre, and five Royal Cambodian Armed Forces personnel during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.
03 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Women, Peace and Security proves a force multiplier

Commander Tyson Nicholas reflects on how Women, Peace and Security strengthens Defence capability.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman in Royal Australian Air Force uniform speaks with local woman at a workshop in Papua New Guinea.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence leadership in Women, Peace and Security

Defence marks 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, stressing gender as key to operational success.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A group of women in netball uniforms for a huddle with their hands on top of one another in the centre of the circle.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF netballers finish third at Masters

ADF women over 30 narrowly miss out on playing for netball gold at the Australian Masters Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A person gaming on a laptop, viewed from over their shoulder.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber enthusiasts prepare for battle

Defence cyber professionals prepare to test their skills at the Cyber Skills Challenge.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man in military uniform outside a building.
31 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Inspiring today, leading tomorrow

An Air Force liaison officer finds privilege and joy in developing the next generation of cadets.

Community engagement | People & service
A woman wearing a Defence lanyard smiles and makes a heart shape with her hands while standing in an office hallway.
30 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Work-life balance a drawcard for Defence

For Anneliese Knight, a career with Defence delivers on flexibility, learning and values.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service

Media releases

Statement
01 Nov 2025

Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and the United States conduct maritime cooperative activity

Media release
31 Oct 2025

Third offshore patrol vessel launched

Statement
30 Oct 2025

Australia conducts routine transit through South China Sea

Media release
29 Oct 2025

Australia getting set for Submarine Rotational Force - West

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