Defence and policing personnel from various nations stand inside a patrol boat.
15 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Comfort in the Pacific family

A Cook Islands patrol boat commander reflects on service as his crew joins Exercise Marara.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman in uniform stands outdoors, smiling, with greenery in the background.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Double honour for Air Force officer

Wing Commander Susan Yates marks 40 years of service and receives a King’s Birthday honour in the same week.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A mixed rowing team of eight defence force rowers face the camera and smile after winning their race.
12 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF rowers dig deep at Masters

The Australian Defence Force rowing team wins a swathe of medals at this year's Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in military pilot gear stands with his arms crossed in front of an aircraft.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Turning the Triton from unknown to operational

For his work helping bring Triton into service, Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Chapman receives a Conspicuous Service Cross.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in an Air Force uniform stands in front of a plane.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

New recruitment pathway attracts award

An armament technician is awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in Air Force uniform stands in front of a computer.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force, Cyber
News

‘Paying it back’ an honour for cyber leader

Wing Commander Mark Jobson receives a Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2026 King’s Birthday honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in Navy uniform speaks to other uniformed personnel gathered around.
12 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pragmatic approach reaps rewards for logistics leader

Navy Captain Christopher Searle is awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his outstanding service and leadership.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Close up image of the drone used during the EDGY Autonomous ISR project.
10 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Air Force puts project to the test at Salt Ash

The Air Force EDGY program’s Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance project enters field trials.

Capability & technology
An Australian Defence Force candidate vying to become a Special Forces Operator or Combat Controller holds the push up position low to the ground in the dark of the night, completing a physical assessment.
10 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selecting the next generation of Special Forces

The newest Special Forces Operators were selected during last month’s Special Forces Selection Course.

Exercises & training
A group of uniformed people stands in rows outdoors, with three uniformed people positioned in front.
10 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Australia, US deepen logistics ties

RAAF and US Air Force logistics leaders meet for a bilateral working group to improve logistics cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Aviators from RAAF No 11 Squadron huddle around members from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) 31st Fleet Air Wing in a hangar, as they present the rescue flow process off of white boards.
09 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

11 Squadron strengthens ties at Iwakuni

RAAF aviators build relationships with members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at Iwakuni Air Base.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
People seated in a lecture theatre listening to a woman speak at a lecturn.
09 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Building a digital advantage for Defence

Defence leaders, industry experts, engineers and technology innovators come together for a pivotal symposium.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events