A PNG man in military uniform.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Life-changing phone calls for PNG Army major

Major Daniel Orim reflects on first being accepted into the military to now serving as Deputy Commander Pacific Response Group.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman wearing a shirt marked “WA” holds a netball in one hand.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF teams shine at state titles

ADF netball teams deliver strong performances across divisions at the HART NSW State Titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A missile in a wind tunnel.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Helping Defence make sense of the future

A new product provides a high-level assessment of emerging technologies and their potential threats, opportunities and impacts.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Defence and policing personnel from various nations stand inside a patrol boat.
15 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Comfort in the Pacific family

A Cook Islands patrol boat commander reflects on service as his crew joins Exercise Marara.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman in uniform stands outdoors, smiling, with greenery in the background.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Double honour for Air Force officer

Wing Commander Susan Yates marks 40 years of service and receives a King’s Birthday honour in the same week.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A mixed rowing team of eight defence force rowers face the camera and smile after winning their race.
12 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF rowers dig deep at Masters

The Australian Defence Force rowing team wins a swathe of medals at this year's Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in military pilot gear stands with his arms crossed in front of an aircraft.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Turning the Triton from unknown to operational

For his work helping bring Triton into service, Flight Lieutenant Nicholas Chapman receives a Conspicuous Service Cross.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in an Air Force uniform stands in front of a plane.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

New recruitment pathway attracts award

An armament technician is awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in Air Force uniform stands in front of a computer.
12 Jun 2026
Air Force, Cyber
News

‘Paying it back’ an honour for cyber leader

Wing Commander Mark Jobson receives a Conspicuous Service Medal in the 2026 King’s Birthday honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in Navy uniform speaks to other uniformed personnel gathered around.
12 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pragmatic approach reaps rewards for logistics leader

Navy Captain Christopher Searle is awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his outstanding service and leadership.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Close up image of the drone used during the EDGY Autonomous ISR project.
10 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Air Force puts project to the test at Salt Ash

The Air Force EDGY program’s Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance project enters field trials.

Capability & technology
An Australian Defence Force candidate vying to become a Special Forces Operator or Combat Controller holds the push up position low to the ground in the dark of the night, completing a physical assessment.
10 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selecting the next generation of Special Forces

The newest Special Forces Operators were selected during last month’s Special Forces Selection Course.

Exercises & training