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
Corporal Lowana McDougall, Aircraftwoman Emily Harman, and Private Hope Hutchins from the Australian Defence Force Women's Rugby League team at the Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, PNG.
20 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF players honour fallen heroes

The ADF Women’s Rugby League team visits Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby, PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Leigh Gammie discusses the F-35A Lightning II aircraft with veterans from the Merewether Hamilton Adamstown RSL sub-Branch at 3 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown.
20 Jun 2025
Air Force
News

RSL meets today's Air Force

RAAF Base Williamtown personnel recognise the RSL's support of current and ex-serving ADF members.

Community engagement | People & service
Members of the Australian Defence Force Women's Rugby League team engage with students from Waigani Christian Academy in Port Moresby, PNG.
19 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

School visit deepens Pacific partnerships

ADF Women's Rugby League team share lessons on sport and life with PNG students.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing