Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston stands at the front of a lecture theatre giving a talk to an audience, with a presentation displayed on a large screen behind him.
07 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Warrant officer course draws partner nations

Warrant officers from partner nations take part in Defence's Joint Warrant Officer Course for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Flight Lieutenant Lachlan Gardiner smiling at Uncle Laurie while the pair are in conversation.
07 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Healthy minds, stronger communities

An Air Force psychologist works with Indigenous health professionals during Exercise Kummundoo.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman with a sign for the 2025 Women in Defence Awards.
07 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Putting aviators on airwaves

An APS member is recognised in the 2025 Women in Defence Awards for creating the podcast, Hangar 46.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A RAAF aviator points to an axle of a large aircraft while speaking with a Philippine Air Force counterpart.
06 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Australia prepares Philippines for Herculean tasks

RAAF aviators from 37 Squadron help the Philippine Air Force prepare for an expanded Hercules fleet.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
A man and children outside in sports uniform.
06 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Exercise turned empowerment

Sergeant Andrew Miller uses movement and cultural connection to promote health during Exercise Kummundoo.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
A group of military personnel sitting in a discussion group on board a ship.
06 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Specialist training strengthens ties in the Pacific

Members of the Pacific Response Group participate in Gender Focal Point training while on board ADV Reliant in the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two men in military uniform play on a laptop.
05 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

IPE races ahead with Defence innovation display

The ADF Drone Racing Team impresses and educates Royal Malaysian Air Force families with thrilling displays.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A C-130J Hercules on the tarmac on a rainy night.
05 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Hercules fleet clocks 170,000 flying hours

37 Squadron has surpassed a milestone – 170,000 flying hours in the Hercules C-130J.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
A satellite is seen with the earth in the background.
04 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Safety program to support space operations

A Defence Space Safety Program Manual will help the ADF in meeting legal and moral obligations.

Capability & technology
A woman in Army uniform stands with her hand on a small red curtain covering a plaque, with a man dressed in business casual standing on the other side of the plaque.
04 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Lab revives ‘lost art’ in communications

A new lab marks a big step forward in Defence’s modernisation of high frequency communications.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A row of Navy and Air Force personnel sit in a small lecture theatre, listening attentively.
03 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Phantom Shield tests joint decision making

Surveillance and Response Group aviators, as well as Navy and Army personnel, participate in a joint collective exercise.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A group of children stand with a Navy officer in uniform in front of a pond.
03 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Resilient ADF children celebrated

Children of serving Defence personnel receive Child of the ADF Medallions at a special ceremony.

People & service