Two women and a man stand with an award.
18 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Scientist bridges critical gap in Defence planning

Defence Scientist and Technology Group scientist, Vivian Nguyen, is awarded for her part in the development of ATHENA.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
A man in uniform stands in front of a monument.
18 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Aviator flies the flag in multinational guard

Leading Aircraftman Jin Won Seo represents Australia in the United Nations Command Honor Guard.

Operations & missions | People & service
Air Force personnel line up with Papua New Guinea Defence Force aircraft in the PNG highlands.
17 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Enhancing PNGDF air capability

Air Force members join Papua New Guinea counterparts in building relationships and sharing expertise.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A military man and a civilian holding an old bank note.
17 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

A 'short snorter' with a powerful story

A rare 10-shilling 'short snorter' banknote signed by Allied aviators in July 1942 was discovered by chance.

Commemoration & history | People & service
An industry speaker presents to fellow students at a Defence capability course in Canberra.
17 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Course delivers learning for Defence and industry

Students gain insights into support for innovation and capability delivery and sustainment across domains.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
Australian Army medical officers work with frozen blood platelets during a major exercise.
17 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Frozen blood platelets proven for battlefield

Shelf life extends from seven days to two years for trauma care in remote and harsh environments.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A man in military uniform stands before a Royal Australian Air Force aircraft.
16 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Movember moustaches make a real difference

37 Squadron personnel raise money, grow their moustaches and move as much as possible for Movember.

Sports, health & wellbeing
An Iraqi and Australian general mark the end of Operation Steadfast in Baghdad.
16 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF wraps up Operation Steadfast

The final chapter to more than two decades of Australian Defence Force involvement in Iraq officially concludes.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Three large aircraft on a tarmac with a hangar marked ‘RAAF’ in the background.
16 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Three of a kind in Malaysia

Operation Gateway’s latest rotation sees three RAAF Poseidons enhance patrol capability.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A green drone hovers at an angle above a table.
16 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Social impact award goes to drone racing team

The ADF drone racing team wins a national award for social impact, innovation and outreach.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Air Force personnel with an air craft at sunset.
12 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Ghost Bat hits the mark mid-air

The MQ-28A Ghost Bat becomes one of the first collaborative combat aircraft to engage an aerial target with a live weapon.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A senior Australian officer speaks to a seminar on Women, Peace, and Security Seminar in Vientiane, Laos.
12 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

IPE wraps up for 2025

Almost 70 activities across 13 partner nations, working to confront some of the biggest challenges in the region.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions