Left to right, Corporal Dillon Walker, from 2 Security Forces Squadron, talks to Senior Airman Brittany Palomo, from the US Air Force, and Leading Aircraftman John Stratford, from 13 Squadron Security Forces, on the flight line at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
28 Jul 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Northern airbase security kicked up a notch

Army and Air Force combine to protect critical infrastructure during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army trucks and personnel on board a mexefloat.
28 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

D-Day at Shoalwater Bay

The Australian Amphibious Force, along with multinational partners, complete a beach assault during Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Aisha Norton-O'Donnell inspects the advanced refuelling boom system of a 33 Squadron KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft, during trials with the US Air Force.e
28 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air-to-air refuelling trials complete

Australia and the United States increase interoperability of aircraft types to extend range and expand air power.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Leading Aircraftman Jasper Poole, a 77 Squadron avionics technician, speaks with Glen Searson, from F-35 Single Information Environment Operations, about support to F-35A Lightning II at RAAF Base Darwin.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Regional ICT connects Talisman Sabre

The teams on the ground for Cyber Operations Division enable secure, high-speed communications.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A US Army M142 HIMARS transits through Christmas Island as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

HIMARS extends range on Christmas Island

Partner nations demonstrate their ability to rapidly deploy and employ land-based, long-range precision fires.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Aircraftman Cody Mann, the 200th member of EDGY lab at RAAF Base Williamtown, is welcomed by Lab Ambassador Flight Lieutenant Loretta Jolly.
25 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Milestone for Williamtown EDGY lab

RAAF Base Williamtown marks a significant milestone, welcoming the 200th member of its local innovation hub.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian Defence Force movements personnel assist the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) during the ADF strategic airlift of an RFMF contingent for a deployment to the Middle East region.
25 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force aids Fiji on UN Israel mission

Defence continues to provide strategic airlift support to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on UN peacekeeping missions.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army Corporal Jack Pearce, left, shows his images Leading Aircraftman Brett Hawkless during the ADF Joint Imagery Specialist Course.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Shining a light on ADF people

An imagery specialist course moves to Joint Training Command as its latest graduates step into the role.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Twelve partner nations have joined during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 to create the first-ever Multinational Information Operations Centre.
24 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Talisman Sabre’s new advantage takes shape

Twelve partner nations have joined to create the first-ever Multinational Information Operations Centre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force personnel conduct re-arming operations on an F/A-18F Super Hornet during a Forward Arming and Refuelling Point activity at RAAF Base Learmonth, Western Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
23 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force arms and refuels at austere airfield

Forward Arming Refuelling Point gets air combat assets back in the fight as soon as possible.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Leading Seaman James Gunson, an avionics technician in HMAS Canberra, competing in the Edith Cowan University Western Invitational basketball competition.
23 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Basketballers on fire with national teams

The ADF men’s basketball team won gold and the women took silver on a tour to Western Australia.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Commander Air Force Training Group, Air Commodore David Strong, presents the Sir Lawrence Wackett Innovation in Training Trophy to Commanding Officer of Officer's Training School, Wing Commander Samantha Couper.
22 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Innovation award to Officer Training School

Training school receives a prestigious trophy honouring its transformation to meet the demands of a fifth-generation Air Force.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training