A group of military pilots on the tarmac in front of a small aircraft.
22 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Australia and US strengthen air power

The Aircraft Research and Development Unit hosts the United States Air Force Test Pilot School at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Four men sitting side by side at a coffee table looking at a laptop, with potted plants and other seating in the background.
19 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Being a good neighbour in the Pacific

Pacific police officers train with the Pacific Response Group to improve regional disaster response.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Numerous people, some in flight suits, stand in front of a jet aircraft.
19 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Air Force advances F-35A weapons testing

RAAF completes a world-first joint flight test to speed up F-35A Lightning II weapons integration.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Three people looking at a large shell in the dirt.
19 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Deep search clears hidden threats

Specialists locate and destroy unexploded bombs on a remote Defence training range.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two sailors lean back in their skiff during a sailing competition.
19 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF sailing team performs on world stage

Six members from the ADF Sailing team face challenging conditions at the 2026 Tasar World Championships.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
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