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Four naval ships sail in formation in the open ocean.
24 Nov 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Exercise Malabar strengthens maritime partnerships

Australia joins India, Japan and the US for Exercise Malabar to strengthen Indo-Pacific security.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Netball players in yellow and red uniforms focus on the ball during a game.
24 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Smaller numbers mean more fire

ADF netballers test their skills against elite players in a new fast-paced tournament on the Gold Coast.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Four people in the dress uniform of the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Air Force standing together at an indoor event.
24 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Former RAAF officers revisit historic RAF bond

Two retired Royal Australian Air Force officers visit RAF Northolt, reaffirming a bond dating back to 1938.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
Two men holding a folded quilt.
24 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

A lifetime of dedication to country and service

Charles Reif, a 101-year-old veteran, is recognised for his 31 years of service to the Air Force.

Commemoration & history | People & service
An Australian officer addresses an audience in Laos.
24 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Seminar aims to refine disaster response

Australia and Laos collaborate, build capability and share knowledge on humanitarian assistance.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
A woman in military uniform standing before an aircraft.
24 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

From dreams to duty

Flight Lieutenant Ariel White helps shape the future of Air Force by piloting one of Defence’s most advanced capabilities.

Capability & technology | People & service
A public servant and business executive sign documents to extend an ADF satellite communications system.
21 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

$180m deal keeps Defence connected

Contract extends UHF satellite communications system until at least 2033.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Three Royal Australian Air Force MQ-4C Triton aircraft on the taxiway at RAAF Base Tindal, NT.
21 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Squadron sees without being seen

Reformed unit adopts Air Force's newest remotely piloted aircraft, the MQ-4C Triton.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
An Air Force women's cricket strikes the ball during the ADF championship.
21 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army women, Navy men take cricket honours

Sailors, soldiers and aviators compete for pride in their service and ADF national honours.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man in military uniform beside an elderly man in a wheelchair.
21 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Connecting then and now

The last surviving WW2 Air Force pilot from 100 Squadron receives a challenge coin for his service.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A military officer presents a commendation certificate and medallion to a civilian.
21 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Wallangarra depot chief honoured for fire response

An Australian Public Service member receives an Australian Defence Force Gold Level Commendation.

Awards & recognition | Community engagement
With a helicopter flying high overhead, three people in formal RAAF uniform march in a row in a parade ground, the centre person bearing the Squadron Standard.
20 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

9 Squadron flies again

9 Squadron reforms with a ceremony honouring its Vietnam veterans as it returns to service with the MQ-4C Triton.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history