A US Army M142 HIMARS transits through Christmas Island as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

HIMARS extends range on Christmas Island

Partner nations demonstrate their ability to rapidly deploy and employ land-based, long-range precision fires.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Aircraftman Cody Mann, the 200th member of EDGY lab at RAAF Base Williamtown, is welcomed by Lab Ambassador Flight Lieutenant Loretta Jolly.
25 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Milestone for Williamtown EDGY lab

RAAF Base Williamtown marks a significant milestone, welcoming the 200th member of its local innovation hub.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian Defence Force movements personnel assist the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) during the ADF strategic airlift of an RFMF contingent for a deployment to the Middle East region.
25 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force aids Fiji on UN Israel mission

Defence continues to provide strategic airlift support to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on UN peacekeeping missions.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army Corporal Jack Pearce, left, shows his images Leading Aircraftman Brett Hawkless during the ADF Joint Imagery Specialist Course.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Shining a light on ADF people

An imagery specialist course moves to Joint Training Command as its latest graduates step into the role.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Twelve partner nations have joined during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 to create the first-ever Multinational Information Operations Centre.
24 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Talisman Sabre’s new advantage takes shape

Twelve partner nations have joined to create the first-ever Multinational Information Operations Centre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force personnel conduct re-arming operations on an F/A-18F Super Hornet during a Forward Arming and Refuelling Point activity at RAAF Base Learmonth, Western Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
23 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force arms and refuels at austere airfield

Forward Arming Refuelling Point gets air combat assets back in the fight as soon as possible.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Leading Seaman James Gunson, an avionics technician in HMAS Canberra, competing in the Edith Cowan University Western Invitational basketball competition.
23 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Basketballers on fire with national teams

The ADF men’s basketball team won gold and the women took silver on a tour to Western Australia.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Commander Air Force Training Group, Air Commodore David Strong, presents the Sir Lawrence Wackett Innovation in Training Trophy to Commanding Officer of Officer's Training School, Wing Commander Samantha Couper.
22 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Innovation award to Officer Training School

Training school receives a prestigious trophy honouring its transformation to meet the demands of a fifth-generation Air Force.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Royal Navy Lieutenant Paul 'Buck' Rogers, Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Hayden Knight, Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer James Moore and Royal Australian Air Force Flying Officer Frank Headley on the flight deck of HMAS Sydney.
21 Jul 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Fighter controllers integrate skills on Sydney

UK Carrier Strike Group brings together partner services during Indo-Pacific deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army Reserve soldiers from 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30 aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland to deploy to northern Western Australia as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre.
21 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Reserve on point for major warfighting exercise

Talisman Sabre an important milestone for 2nd Division, stepping up to lead defence of the Australian mainland.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Papua New Guinea Defence Force pilot Lieutenant Heydan Chan has achieved his Commercial Pilot's Licence as part of the PNGDF Pilot Training Continuum supported by the Australian Defence Force.
21 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Partnership has PNG pilot flying

Officer graduates from National Aviation Academy as part of training continuum supported by Defence.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Executive Officer of 2 Security Forces Squadron, Squadron Leader Tai Kohn, has her head shaved after the squadron completed 3521 laps around the RAAF Base Amberley running track to raise funds to fight ovarian cancer.
18 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Squadron runs laps for cancer battle

RAAF Base Amberley fundraiser supports a member undergoing her second round of chemotherapy.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing