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
Two Royal Australian Air Force officers unveil the Australian Armourers Association plaque at the RAAF Memorial Grove, Canberra.
12 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Memorial enshrines Air Force ‘gunnies’

Aviators who provide the explosive edge of air power are honoured at RAAF Memorial Grove.

Commemoration & history | People & service
An Air Force reservist nursing officer works at Butterworth, Malaysia.
12 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Flight Lieutenant’s ADF family in like Flynn

With relatives across Defence, Air Force reservist follows a tradition that dates back to World War 2.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A male military member observes another military member at work.
11 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Flying into the future with Operation Gateway

Students converting on to the P-8A Poseidon fly into their futures after real-world challenges during Operation Gateway.

Exercises & training | Operations & missions
An Australian Army officer presents at the Gender, Peace and Security (GPS) workshop at Indonesian Defense University as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025.
11 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strengthening cooperation on regional security

Security discussions range across maritime operations, gender, peace and security, and cyber issues.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
An Air Force medical officer stands before ambulances at Butterworth, Malaysia.
11 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Teams behind the scenes on Op Gateway

Essential staff enable maritime domain awareness patrols over the North Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A group of military people gather in a boardroom centred around a screen.
10 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Australia and Indonesia deepen cyber ties

Australian and Indonesian cyber specialists share findings to stay ahead of increasing cyber threats.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
An air force officer donates blood.
10 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Every drop matters in Defence Blood Drive

Air Force officer finds Lifeblood donation fits with values of service and community support.

Community engagement | People & service
A civilian receives an Australian Public Service Long Service Award from a senior military officer.
10 Dec 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

APS Long Service Award honours 20 years

Former Warrant Officer Class 1 reaches a significant milestone in his civilian career with Defence.

Awards & recognition | People & service