Two military members drop cardboard boxes out of an aircraft in flight.
14 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Leading at the edge of combat

Air Warfare Instructor Course candidates learn how individual capabilities contribute to a shared outcome.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two men shaking hands with two other men standing next to them.
14 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Helping veterans stay connected

Veterans transitioning to civilian life can continue accessing Defence bases for up to two years under a new program.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Three military men talk with the press.
14 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

One mission, three air forces

Australian, Japanese and American aviators train in each other's aircraft for Exercise Southern Cross.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Air Force member gives a thumbs up to a stationary email.
13 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Gateway patrols strengthen regional security

Operation Gateway celebrates its 45th year of monitoring maritime activity across the Indo-Pacific.

Operations & missions
A military member stands in front of a stationary aircraft at night.
13 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Integrated, adaptive and lethal

Air Warfare Instructor Course candidates are pushed to their warfighting limits in Exercise Diamond Storm.

Capability & technology
A group of international military personnel stand together.
13 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Partners unite to shape an integrated exercise

Australian and international partners come together to plan Australia’s largest military exercise: Talisman Sabre 2027.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A small aircraft on a tarmac with a person kneeling in front of it.
10 Jul 2026
Air Force, Cyber
News

Allies sharpen Pacific readiness

Australia and its partners test integration and advanced capabilities during Exercise Valiant Shield.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
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 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
A building with coloured lights on it.
09 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence a trail blazer for Indigenous procurement

Defence sets the benchmark for Australian Government agencies in awarding contracts to First Nations businesses.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
Three people in uniform standing behind a green drone and a large green box.
09 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Drone launch marks innovation milestone

An air delivery drone launched from a C-130J Hercules helps test emerging technology in military conditions.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian military and regional partner military public affairs specialists face the camera and smile.
09 Jul 2026
Air Force
News

Course strengthens military public affairs capability

An international public affairs and photography course brings together regional professionals from five nations.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training