A man hang gliding in the air.
05 May 2026
Air Force
News

Gliding into flying success

Watching hang gliding as a child led one flight lieutenant to a his lifelong passion and a career in the Air Force.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man in uniform standing next to a small white aircraft.
04 May 2026
Air Force
News

Autonomous aircraft boost logistics reach

Air Force is developing autonomous aircraft to strengthen logistics across northern Australia.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Three men in blue judo gi stand side by side watching a match, with sparsely filled bleachers behind them.
04 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF stands tall at judo comp

ADF judoka test themselves at the Oceania Police and Military Judo Teams Championships in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A woman in a blue AFL uniform kicks a ball as a woman in a yellow AFL uniform runs towards her.
04 May 2026
Air Force
News

Young ACT side too fast for ADF

The ACT women’s team defeat the ADF All Stars in a fast-paced AFL Anzac-round curtain-raiser in Canberra.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man in a casual shirt speaks into a handheld microphone and points to a map on a screen.
04 May 2026
Air Force
News

Partners’ combined air defence focus

Partner forces strengthen integrated air defence coordination during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers loading a simulated casualty onto an Army truck using a rapidly deployable medical racking system.
01 May 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Refined medevac system closer to reality

A rapidly deployable medical racking system to improve casualty evacuation is now closer to operational reality.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Australian Defence member speaks to an audience and to two others seated on stage.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Experts address hybrid warfare

A symposium examines Russian disinformation and lessons from Ukraine for the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Two men and a woman stand before two flags with an award.
01 May 2026
Air Force
News

A commendable career and capability

Group Captain James Blagg receives a gold commendation in recognition of his leadership and commitment to innovation.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Princess Anne stands next to military brass at a service at Hyde Park Corner London.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Thousands pay respects on Anzac Day in UK

Anzac Day services in London draw thousands of people to honour the fallen and those who continue to serve.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A Navy and Airforce team member runs the football at Army defenders in a rubgy match on Anzac Day.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Anzac Day brings out top rugby talent

ADF Rugby League players take to the field ahead of the St George Dragons and Sydney Roosters clash on Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A family of two adults and three children stands in front of a stone memorial decorated with floral wreaths.
30 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Remembering the Battle of Kapyong

Defence personnel serving in South Korea honour those who fought for freedom there 75 years ago.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
Three military personnel stand before an aircraft.
29 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Teamwork through the lows and highs

Australian and New Zealand air forces learn different flying techniques and operational readiness together.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership