Members of No. 31 Squadron pose at a wartime camp, gathered around a hand‑painted “31 SQDN” sign.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

31 Squadron farewells last known WWII veteran

The death of Beaufighter navigator Ron Leckie, at 104, closes an important chapter in the squadron's history.

Commemoration & history
A large group of people gather for a photo in a conference exhibition hall.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia showcases sovereign defence capability

Defence and the Australian Submarine Agency are a unified Australian presence at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 Conference.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Four men in uniform stand outside a building in front of a garden with an aircraft propeller, three holding presentation boxes and black folders.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

Three careers, 135 years of service

Three Royal Australian Air Force aviators are recognised for reaching 45 years of dedicated service each.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Three drones are racing across a field towards the camera.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

Drone aviators excel at international tournament

An Air Force drone racing team showcases its skill and technical mastery at an international military tournament.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A group of people doing a workout in a gym.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

Commemorative workout unites Air Force personnel

RAAF Base East Sale personnel, base leadership and local veterans mark Anzac Day with a workout of the day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Men in AFL uniforms leap for a high ball as spectators watch from stadium seating.
07 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF mounts comeback in Anzac Day curtain-raiser

The ADF Anzac Aussie Rules team secures a late win over Australian Combined Emergency Services on Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Air Force player dribbles the ball past her opponent.
07 May 2026
Air Force
News

Inaugural football matches honour Anzacs

On the eve of Anzac Day, aviators take part in the inaugural Air Force versus Queensland Police Service football matches.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
An Air Force graduate sits with his Navy commander father in front of an aircraft.
05 May 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Aircraftman's graduation forms family trifecta

Navy Commander Ben Crowther reviews his son’s Air Force graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Defence Force members gather in a square as part of Anzac Day ceremonies in Darwin.
05 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Large crowds gather for Anzac Day in Top End

Australian Defence Force personnel participate in Anzac Day ceremonies in the Northern Territory.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
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