A man in a grass skirt holds a long object, while two other men in grass skirts do the same while facing a different direction as an audience watches.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International Day builds connections

International Day at the Australian War College brings together course members from 27 nations to share cultures.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Ait Force graduates march in a group on a sunny day with trees in the background.
13 May 2026
Air Force
News

Parading their new wings

Australia's Governor-General celebrates Air Force’s newest aviators at their graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems team stand around on the sand arena operating their sub‑60kg semi‑autonomous rover.
12 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

ADFA takes on international robotics competition

ADFA Trainee Officers and civilian students from the University of NSW compete in the Australian Rover Challenge.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A black and white portrait of a man in military uniform with a numbered board positioned in front of him.
12 May 2026
Air Force
News

The remarkable flying career of Armand Etienne

Group Captain David Fredericks uncovers the World War II story of RAAF pilot Armand Etienne.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Two Air Force personnel hold an award plaque facing the camera.
12 May 2026
Air Force
News

Air Force netball to continue soaring in 2026

A look at what makes the high-performing teams successful and their ambitious plans for the 2026 season.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two men in formal Air Force uniforms holding a sword, a formal garden in the background.
11 May 2026
Air Force
News

New leader for Air Command

Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds becomes Air Commander Australia during a ceremonial handover.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Members of the title-winning Salisbury–Modbury team proudly display the Bowls South Australia State Fours trophy and medals.
11 May 2026
Air Force
News

Aviator strikes gold on the green

Warrant Officer Brent 'Masha' Marshall claims the 2025-26 Bowls South Australia State Fours title.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man in a blue sports uniform with his arms raised as a ball is in the air, with a woman running toward him.
11 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Bandits steal victory in touch final

ADF teams contest a close touch football final as the Bandits secure a narrow championship win.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A young woman in RAAF uniform stands with her mother in front of a fence and greenery.
10 May 2026
Air Force
News

Honouring a mother's sacrifices

This Mother's Day, Leading Aircraftwoman Sheralyn Hill shares how she gives back to her mum.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Members of No. 31 Squadron pose at a wartime camp, gathered around a hand‑painted “31 SQDN” sign.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

31 Squadron farewells last known WWII veteran

The death of Beaufighter navigator Ron Leckie, at 104, closes an important chapter in the squadron's history.

Commemoration & history
A large group of people gather for a photo in a conference exhibition hall.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia showcases sovereign defence capability

Defence and the Australian Submarine Agency are a unified Australian presence at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 Conference.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Four men in uniform stand outside a building in front of a garden with an aircraft propeller, three holding presentation boxes and black folders.
08 May 2026
Air Force
News

Three careers, 135 years of service

Three Royal Australian Air Force aviators are recognised for reaching 45 years of dedicated service each.

Awards & recognition | People & service