The Captain of the PNGRL Women's XIII, Belinda Gawasaman, with the captain of the ADF Women’s Rugby League team, Corporal Lowana McDougall, at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby for the invitational match.
25 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Deepening ties through rugby league

Tour celebrates bonds between PNG and Australia and the shared commitment to women in sports.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Group Captain Paul Murray, Officer Commanding 95 Wing, Royal Australian Air Force, and Lieutenant Colonel James Sinclair, Deputy Commander 36 Contingency Response Group, US Air Force, sign a sister squadron arrangement at RAAF Base Amberley.
25 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Sister squadrons sign on for closer collaboration

Australian and US squadrons commit to enhance interoperability on deployed airbase operations.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Members of the NSW Police Force toured 77 Squadron to observe the F-35A Lightning II during their visit to RAAF Base Williamtown.
25 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Building on strong relationships

RAAF Base Williamtown hosts Newcastle City Police team to bolster close working ties.

Community engagement | People & service
Air Force aviators Leading Aircraftman Jacob McNee, left, and Corporal Luke Corkery on board HMAS Canberra.
24 Jun 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Taking wings to the waves

Exchange program for aviators and sailors enhances interoperability, interchangeability and coordination.

Operations & missions | People & service
Aviators from 2 Security Forces Squadron disembark from a Bushmaster during a live-fire section attack activity as part of Exercise Crack Thump 3 at Singleton Military Area.
24 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Capability combined for airfield security

Quick reaction force integrates vehicles, aerial systems and dogs to protect Air Force assets.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston, welcomes Commander US Space Command, General Stephen Whiting, to Russell offices in Canberra.
24 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Space partners eye secure future

Top-level visit highlights Australia-US common vision for a free and secure space environment.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
A MQ-28A Ghost Bat takes off for flight testing during Exercise Carlsbad at RAAF Base Tindal.
24 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Ghost Bat a flying success in Tindal

Exercise demonstrates ability to conduct uncrewed aircraft operations in an unfamiliar environment.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Officer Cadet Lauren Jacobs brushes up on her electrical theory at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
23 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Lighting the way for women in engineering

Officer Cadet Lauren Jacobs loves the challenge of electrical engineering at the Australian Defence Force Academy.

Capability & technology | People & service
The Australian Defence Force Drone Racing Team celebrate retaining the title at the Military International Drone Racing Tournament in Lewis, New York.
23 Jun 2025
Army, Air Force
News

ADF drone racers top international field

Team wins fourth tournament, beating United Kingdom, Singapore and the United States.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Defence Science and Technology Group's three Women in STEM Ambassadors, Shanae Lay, Gleny Chirima and Bianca Capra.
23 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Women forge path to future in STEM

Pathfinders reflect for International Women in Engineering Day.

Capability & technology | People & service
Wing Commander (AAFC) Ken Whelan presents Squadron Leader (AAFC) Geoff Strange a recognition of service certificate and ninth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal..
20 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Cadets salute six decades of service

Squadron Leader (AAFC) Geoff Strange the first to receive ninth clasp to Defence Long Service Medal.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Aircraft technician Corporal Samuel Perrin, of 3 Squadron, conducts acceptance testing on the Integrated Training Centre F-35A engine training aids received from the US.
20 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

Hands-on aids boost F-35A maintenance

Australia is the first nation outside the US to take delivery of true-to-life training equipment.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training