A person hangs on a rope from a rock face with blue sky, sun and green plains in the background.
13 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Between a rocky and an icy place

Over two weeks, Defence personnel put their skills to the test at the Rock and Ice 25 carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Eight small aircraft fly in formation behind a large aircraft.
13 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Bushido Guardian builds trilateral strength

Exercise Bushido Guardian strengthens trilateral air combat ties between Australia, Japan and the United States.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A player in maroon singlet and shorts scores a try by diving between defenders dressed in black with teal-and-white stripes.
13 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International flavour to touch nationals

Visiting Fijian teams bring their special flair to Defence championships in Queensland.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in a high-visibility vest stands in front of an aircraft while holding a small electronic device in one hand.
10 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Returning with purpose

Born in the Philippines, Corporal Michael Tilos returns to the area he once called home during Exercise Alon.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man lies on a donor bed in a large, sparsely furnished room, as he gives blood.
10 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

From skies to saving lives

Group Captain Andy Hoare has donated blood 131 times, and encourages others to roll up their sleeves, too.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Air Force officer in cycling gear ready for a bike ride.
10 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Cycling from cancer to veteran support

Air Commodore Ross Bender finds Danish society united behind Ride4Rehab 2025.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Air Force personnel and guests attend a smoking ceremony at RAAF Base Darwin.
09 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Creating connections to Larrakia land

RAAF Base Darwin builds on a continued commitment to reconciliation, respect and inclusion.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
An Air Force aviator in blue camouflage uniform donates blood, lying on a bed next to a machine, holding a 250th donation certificate.
09 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Go-to blood donor marks milestone

Inspired by his grandfather, Warrant Officer Glenn Lawson keeps on giving to support others.

Community engagement | People & service
A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II captured in mid-flight against plain blue sky.
09 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Flying high alongside international partners

F-35A Lightning II pilot relishes a photo opportunity with air and maritime assets on Exercise Bersama Lima.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Earth appears as a round blue ball, from the view of a satellite.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Satellite's progress is out of this world

Defence nanosatellite, Buccaneer Main Mission, impresses as it orbits the Earth collecting data.

Capability & technology
A Sri Lankan and an Australian air force officer stand in front of a Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft in a hangar.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Partnerships fly beyond the horizon

An aviation asset gifted by Australia to Sri Lanka proves invaluable in maritime surveillance, and search and rescue.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A photographer in a helicopter films navy ships sailing information on open ocean.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Regional partners mark firsts on Ex Bersama Lima

Five Power Defence Arrangements exercise develops cyber, unmanned aircraft, aerial re-supply and disaster relief.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training