A woman and man in uniform holding a sword on a sword stand, with a large crowd of people standing behind them.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Aircraft technician takes prestigious award

RAAFSTT graduate Aircraftman Steven Brooks has been awarded the JR Bartram and RA Kee Sword of Honour.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A crowd of people watching a plane during an aerial display.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force technical training offers inspiration

About 600 trainees get a taste of their future careers at the 2025 RAAFSTT visit day.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Air Force science student at the Australian Defence Force Academy open day.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Sky’s the limit for ADFA science student

The Australian Defence Force Academy opens doors for one Officer Cadet in STEM and aviation.

Capability & technology | People & service
ADF members, NRL representatives and Gilgandra locals gather in front of a Hercules aircraft.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Defence gives back to Gilgandra community

Members from the ADF and Australian Public Service come together for a community event in Gilgandra.

Community engagement | People & service
Students try the seating in a C-130 Hercules aircraft display.
28 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Caring students connect with Point Cook

A visit to the RAAF Museum brings a warm welcome and thanks for kindness to ADF personnel on deployment.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
An Australian rugby player in gold jersey runs towards a French defender in white.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF women tackle global rugby powers

Elite teams from Australia, Fiji, France, Tonga, Zambia and the UK participate in a contest of skill, strategy and camaraderie.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian soldiers walk through knee-high grass as purple smoke billows behind them, shrouding the soldiers still arriving on the beach.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aussie and Filipino troops hit the beach at San Vicente

Exercise Alon 25 has allowed Australia and the Philippines to strengthen regional warfighting capabilities.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A member of public tries on a bomb disposal suit at ADFA Open Day.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADFA open day 2025 the biggest yet

An estimated 20,000 people visited the academy's annual showcase, with more than 85 displays and interactive exhibits.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
An ADF hockey player in blue plays the ball against a WA players in black and gold.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence hockey stars earn green-and-gold

Five ADF players and three staff are selected for national honours after state-versus-state tournament in Rockhampton.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
The Air Force Band plays at Canberra Theatre Centre under a projected image of Air Force women marching during World War 2.
26 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force marks VP Day at Canberra Theatre Centre

The Air Force Band delivered two commemorative concerts for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A C-27J Spartan on the tarmac at Honiara, in the Solomon Islands.
26 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Spartan sustains Solania in Pacific

Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and crew support partner nations to counter illegal, unreported or unregulated fishing.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A man stands next to an Indigenous person in cultural attire.
25 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Celebrating culture and tradition on Yolngu land

Air Force pays tribute to the affirmation of identity and tradition at the Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement