An Army member supports a bag of blood held by another as a mock casualty receives treatment for a wound.
23 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Medics confronted with multiple challenges

The 3rd Health Battalion trials innovative ways of deploying equipment into the field under demanding conditions.

Exercises & training
A robotic dog on a stage with three glass trophies on its back.
23 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber challenge is serious business

Cyber specialists put their skills to the test at the annual ADF Cyber Skills Challenge.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
An Army vehicle drives on to a slightly elevated concrete weighbridge.
21 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Base overhaul a boon for Defence’s big haulers

Army makes weighing and washing Defence's big vehicle combinations easier.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Wargamers from Defence Science and Technology Group and the Army Battle Lab collaborate over terrain maps and live digital date, whilst engaging in an analytical wargame.
19 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Wargamers explore tech of tomorrow

Defence hosts the Innovation and Asymmetry Wargame to explore how new tech might shape future military operations.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
An aircraft in flight.
16 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Quietly rewriting statistics

Australian Air Force Cadet Flight Sergeant Jade Clark proves that being a good pilot has nothing to do with gender.

Exercises & training | People & service
Military personnel and civilians engage in discussion.
16 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Supporting our supporters with Cowork Coplay

Giving back to Defence families and spouses through the skill-and-wellbeing-focused program, Cowork Coplay.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Two people, one in uniform and one in a suit, sitting at a desk signing documents.
16 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New contract to expand healthcare access

Defence signs a new pathology services contract to improve access to health care for ADF personnel.

Sports, health & wellbeing | Industry & partnership
An aircraft in flight.
15 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Gliding full circle in the skies

At Temora, cadets master engine-free flights on a gliding course shaping the next generation of pilots.

Exercises & training | People & service
A group of military personnel gather in a place of worship.
15 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Building cooperation through faith and mental health

Faith and resilience unite Australian and Indonesian defence forces during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A woman in Navy uniform speaking in front of promotional banners.
14 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Navy tops new donor tally

Defence celebrates a successful 2025 Blood Drive with donations up 5.1 per cent and Navy leading in key categories.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A military member with a service dog speaks to a child in front of an aircraft.
08 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Christmas magic delivered early

Defence personnel team up with Olympians to strengthen skills and spread festive cheer.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A woman in Australiana uniform stands before an aircraft.
07 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

A skate and a hop into the Air Force

Women’s Olympic street skateboarder, Haylie Powell, hangs up her board to join the Air Force’s Gap Year program.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service