Large computer screens and keyboard in a high tech room.
18 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF mission data keeping pace with threats

Australian Defence Force data technology is giving its warfighters a real-time edge in threatening situations.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
Defence Families celebrations
15 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A day to thank military families

The ADF recognises the support of Defence families far and wide on the UN International Day of Families.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
People seated in a small seminar room listen to a presentation, with two projector screens showing slides.
14 May 2026
Air Force
News

Balikatan puts air surveillance on the radar

Australia shares mobile radar systems expertise with the Philippine Air Force during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of military personnel wearing hi-vis vests load boxes into a aircraft.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pacific partners deliver disaster support across PNG

Australia and PNG deliver critical humanitarian assistance to communities across PNG following Tropical Cyclone Maila.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
Sophie Zardins sits in front of a laptop holding the COHERE cyber domain publication.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Shaping Defence’s cyber coherence

A new cyber framework is guiding Defence operations across land, air, maritime, space and cyber domains.

Capability & technology | People & service
A man in a grass skirt holds a long object, while two other men in grass skirts do the same while facing a different direction as an audience watches.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International Day builds connections

International Day at the Australian War College brings together course members from 27 nations to share cultures.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Ait Force graduates march in a group on a sunny day with trees in the background.
13 May 2026
Air Force
News

Parading their new wings

Australia's Governor-General celebrates Air Force’s newest aviators at their graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems team stand around on the sand arena operating their sub‑60kg semi‑autonomous rover.
12 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

ADFA takes on international robotics competition

ADFA Trainee Officers and civilian students from the University of NSW compete in the Australian Rover Challenge.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A black and white portrait of a man in military uniform with a numbered board positioned in front of him.
12 May 2026
Air Force
News

The remarkable flying career of Armand Etienne

Group Captain David Fredericks uncovers the World War II story of RAAF pilot Armand Etienne.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Two Air Force personnel hold an award plaque facing the camera.
12 May 2026
Air Force
News

Air Force netball to continue soaring in 2026

A look at what makes the high-performing teams successful and their ambitious plans for the 2026 season.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two men in formal Air Force uniforms holding a sword, a formal garden in the background.
11 May 2026
Air Force
News

New leader for Air Command

Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds becomes Air Commander Australia during a ceremonial handover.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Members of the title-winning Salisbury–Modbury team proudly display the Bowls South Australia State Fours trophy and medals.
11 May 2026
Air Force
News

Aviator strikes gold on the green

Warrant Officer Brent 'Masha' Marshall claims the 2025-26 Bowls South Australia State Fours title.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service