Squadron Leader Jessica Aldred stands behind the open passenger door of 'Tankette' beside three members of the army holding 2nd Cavalry Regiment's unit flag. Behind the ADF members is two M1A2 Main Battle Tanks.
18 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

'Tankette' fuelled by purpose

Two Air Force officers gear up to drive 3815km over eight days in a $900 Corolla to raise funds for cancer research.

Community engagement | People & service
A Papua New Guinea sergeant looks down a microscope to inspect mosquiotoes
18 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Studying mozzies so there’s no sick soldier

ADF and PNG Defence Force health teams study mosquitoes to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Around 50 people stand in a triangular formation in front of an aircraft and emergency vehicles.
18 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Emergency teams train as one

Australian and Malaysian air forces are put to the test during an aircraft crash exercise as part of Operation Gateway.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Army member addresses a room of people with images on screens in the background.
18 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Diversity helps forge bonds in the Pacific

While deployed for Exercise Marara, the Pacific Response Group commander speaks on the importance of cultural connections.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Three people indifferent uniforms stand in front of various flags.
17 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strategy discussed at seminar

A national Defence seminar explores the changing character of military professionalism and the National Defence Strategy.

Ceremonies & events
A Fijian major smiles facing the camera.
17 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Swapping teaching for military service

A Fijian teacher follows his military dream, and is now providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Pacific Island nations.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A uniformed man speaks at a lectern beside a Bomber Command banner as an audience faces him outdoors.
17 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Ceremony honours Bomber Command service

Air Force marks 85 years since RAAF squadrons began World War II operations with Bomber Command.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Seven people stand in a line on a tarmac in front of a large aircraft, with two in uniform at each end and others in business attire.
17 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Hercules upgrade milestone marked

Defence and industry collaborate to deliver upgrades to 12 C-130J aircraft, improving safety and access to airspace.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A PNG man in military uniform.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Life-changing phone calls for PNG Army major

Major Daniel Orim reflects on first being accepted into the military to now serving as Deputy Commander Pacific Response Group.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman wearing a shirt marked “WA” holds a netball in one hand.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF teams shine at state titles

ADF netball teams deliver strong performances across divisions at the HART NSW State Titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A missile in a wind tunnel.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Helping Defence make sense of the future

A new product provides a high-level assessment of emerging technologies and their potential threats, opportunities and impacts.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
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