A sailing boat on Sydney Harbour.
13 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army crew rules the waves

Army, Air Force and Navy battle it out at the interservice sailing championships, coming in first, second and third, respectively.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman stands in front of a large aircraft.
13 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Opening doors to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities

Defence employee Vanessa Ashworth reflects on a 22-year career shaped by unique opportunities.

People & service
A man surfs a wave in the ocean.
13 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Clean conditions, strong connections

Beginner and experienced aviator surfers enjoyed beautiful weather while developing their skills with professional instructors.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A large group of military personnel stand in a pyramid formation with their aircraft.
10 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

How a squadron trains for excellence

In preparation for modern operations, one squadron comes together to build collective readiness and proficiency.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A military man and an elderly man laugh together.
09 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

104 years, 34 missions, one remarkable life

A World War II veteran shares his experience during the war to modern aviators on his 104th birthday.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Two men operate on a patient.
09 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Sharpening the emergency scalpel

Practising medical responses during Exercise Viper Walk proves that having the right people makes a big difference.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
A military member assesses the health of another military member.
08 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Finding strength in reserves

Health specialist reservists' skills proved invaluable when operating new health equipment on exercise.

Capability & technology | Sports, health & wellbeing
Three military members perform medical procedures on a dummy.
07 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Healthcare ready whenever, wherever

Air Force personnel and new deployable healthcare equipment are put to the test in Exercise Stoic Gauntlet.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Three men, one in military uniform and two in suits, walk together while talking in a conference hall with other people in the background.
07 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia supports Canada’s Arctic radar plans

Defence advances radar technology cooperation with Canada on an Arctic over‑the‑horizon system.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
A female touch football player dives on the ball on a grassy field as others run towards her.
07 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Touch footy tour evokes Anzac spirit

Top ADF players and referees come together for a touch football tournament in New Zealand.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Military personnel form the number 83 in front of an aircraft.
07 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

83 years of intelligence, reconnaissance and security

83 Squadron continue to evolve and prove their intelligence capability to meet an ever-complex, modern battlespace.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
A team of male athletes in sports uniform.
02 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Football as a universal language

Players at the Viking Challenge did more than play football, they brought people together.

Sports, health & wellbeing