Royal Australian Air Force aviators help load cargo to a C-17A Globemaster at Ho Chi Minh City International Airport, Vietnam before deploying peacekeepers to South Sudan.
08 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Aussies proud of peacekeeping role

Coordinating passengers and cargo engages ADF personnel with Vietnamese deployment to South Sudan.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Australian diplomate farewells a Vietnamese peacekeeper on deployment to South Sudan.
07 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Australia supports Vietnam's UN peacekeepers

Training and preparation culminate in a strategic airlift to South Sudan as Australian-Vietnamese cooperation grows.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Air Force aviators participate in classroom games with students in Japan.
07 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Aviators share language and culture in Japan

Exercise Bushido Guardian opens up an English conversation exchange with the local community.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
A World War 2 veteran celebrates his 100th birthday with young relatives and Air Force members.
03 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

WW2 veteran celebrates a century

Air Force family rallies around one of their own to mark a milestone birthday.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A female Australian Army member shakes hands with a female Timor-Leste member.
03 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Female soldiers inspired to lead

A gender development program in Timor-Leste inspires female personnel to pursue senior roles.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Two Air Force pilots discuss an aerobatics display on camera for 9Network.
03 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Australian Roulette rolls onto TV screens

Documentary follows the Air Force aerobatic team as three new pilots join to fly the Pilatus PC-21 in public displays.

Community engagement | People & service
A professor talks with soldiers at a capability display.
03 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Professor says Army must earn society’s respect

An address at the recent Chief of Army Symposium raises the topic of Army's role in society.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A group of men and women talking at a social function.
03 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Climate seminar targets the ‘carbon bootprint’

Indo-Pacific Endeavour fosters Australia-Bangladesh collaboration on sustainable fuels and climate resilience.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two Army drone racers handle their aircraft at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
02 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Drone title a buzz for tech-savvy mates

Bathurst reservists flying high on fifth international military championship win.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Defence Force, Japan Self-Defense Force and US Armed Forces personnel combine for Joint Exercise for Rescue 2025.
02 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF joins Women, Peace and Security initiative

Joint earthquake response exercise between Australia, Japan and the US highlights gender equity in humanitarian responses.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An F-35A on the tarmac, with its entry hatch open and a pilot sitting inside.
01 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Wheels down for multinational military drill

F-35As from 75 Squadron touch down in Kuantan, Malaysia, for Exercise Bersama Lima, a multinational military drill.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
23 Squadron Air Movements personnel assist the Queensland Fire Department's Disaster Assist and Response Team to prepare for an international response from RAAF Base Amberley.
01 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Disaster relief forged in fire at Amberley

The Royal Australian Air Force and Queensland Fire Department prepare for joint response to emergencies.

Community engagement | Exercises & training