Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, delivers the ANZAC Day message 2025 at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT.
25 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Reflecting on a long and proud legacy of service

This Anzac Day, the Chief of the Defence Force recognises the commitment of all who have served.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Two civilians have fun trying on pilot gear.
24 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

High pressure, high performance

NRL players found common ground with aviators in preparation for the Anzac Day Round.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman in military uniform stands to attention while holding a gun to her side.
24 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Anzac-inspired mateship across services

Leading Aircraftwoman Chantelle Bradford is experiencing true camaraderie as part of Australia's Federation Guard.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Rows of uniformed personnel stand closely together with their arms linked.
24 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF joins partners in Exercise Balikatan

Australian Defence Force members train with international partners during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A decorated military member stands before the tail end of an aircraft.
24 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Returning to what matters

An aviator returns home for Anzac Day and reflects on what matters most: service, sacrifice and community.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man watches over a group of people doing push ups in a gym.
23 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

New fits rolling out

The new Air Force physical training instructor uniforms are more fit-for-purpose with modern, athletic designs.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A black and white photo of a young military member with a special glove on one hand and walking down a staircase.
23 Apr 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Marching memories forward

A veteran with a long lineage of service inspires three generations of his family to march in an Anzac parade.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Two military personnel engage in discussion about the content on a PowerPoint display.
22 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Leading the way for those who lead others

1 Recruit Training Unit leads instructional development across Air Force training units with its new program.

Capability & technology | People & service
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22 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Air Force flying high at airport open day

From the Roulettes to a Lockheed Hudson warbird, Canberrans were spoilt for choice at the airport open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
An Australian fighter aircraft taking off.
22 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Trilateral research advances aircraft materials testing

Australia joins Japan and the United States to advance testing of composite materials used in military aircraft.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
A military man stands before an aircraft with an elaborate helmet in hand.
22 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Preserving the past and capturing the present

An Air Force photographer's passion for military history began at age 12 and has only grown since joining Defence.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A military member salutes a line of personnel at attention.
21 Apr 2026
Air Force
News

Leaving a lasting legacy

Air Vice-Marshal Glen Braz reviews his last graduation parade as Air Commander Australia.

Ceremonies & events | People & service