ADF Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones, left, speaks with Colonel Craig Solomon of the PNG Defence Force during a visit to Murray Barracks in Port Moresby.
05 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International debut for Talisman Sabre

After 11 iterations and 22 years, part of Australia’s largest military exercise will take place overseas, in PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers from 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, prepare to engage during the counter-landing live-fire exercise at Campong Ulay.
05 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Soldiers ready for real-world challenges

Tri-nation integration was on display as part of a counter-landing live-fire exercise during Exercise Balikatan 2025.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
ADF medical personnel take part in the Joint Project 2060 Phase 3 Operational Testing and Evaluation of a new Role Three Minus, a deployable health capability at Ipswich, Brisbane.
02 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Army and Air Force health set for upgrade

Army and Air Force health support is set to receive improved definitive care capability.

Capability & technology | Sports, health & wellbeing
Members of the ADF Netball team compete in the Australian Men's and Mixed Netball Association annual national competition held in Parkville, Victoria.
02 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Netball teams shine on the court

ADF Netball teams compete in the Australian Men's and Mixed Netball Association annual national competition.

Sports, health & wellbeing
(Left to right) Air Adviser Group Captain Scott Woodland, Assistant Air Adviser Wing Commander Leigh Dunnett, Emma Elliott and Head of Australian Defence Staff Air Commodore Matt Harper.
02 May 2025
Air Force
News

Service recognised in all areas

Australian Defence Staff’s longest serving employee, Emily Elliott, receives a Chief of Air Force gold commendation.

Awards & recognition
Air Force Sergeant Angela Wiseman secures victories in the Pro Figure Classic Open and Pro Figure Masters in Los Angeles.
01 May 2025
Air Force
News

A show of strength on the world stage

Air Force Sergeant Angela Wiseman secures a third-place ranking globally in natural bodybuilding.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
People attend the cenotaph service at Whitehall, UK, on Anzac Day.
01 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Paying tribute to those who have served

Thousands of people attend Anzac Day services across the United Kingdom.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Deaf APS staff at Joint Military Police Unit Headquarters Canberra are presented a plaque of appreciation for their work in records management.
30 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inclusion fast-tracks advancement

The Joint Military Police Unit celebrates it's headquarters' diverse staff during AUSLAN Day.

Awards & recognition | People & service
ADF personnel, veterans and civilians take part in the 2025 Anzac Cup wargaming tournament, held by the ADF Wargaming Association at ADFA.
30 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Armies wage war on table tops

More than 140 players vie for victory in 11 game systems at the annual Anzac Cup Wargaming Tournament.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Navy Lieutenant Jacqui Heeney, from Fleet Cyber Unit, works in the cyber cell at Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System during Exercise Bersama Shield at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth.
30 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Exercise strengthens combined capability

Five Powers nations joined forces to ward off a fictional enemy during Exercise Bersama Shield.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Commanding Officer OTS, Wing Commander Samantha Couper, salutes during the OTS 75th anniversary parade at RAAF Base East Sale.
30 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

RAAF Officers' Training School salutes 75 years

Anniversary parade honours a rich history and the graduation of Initial Officers’ Course 01/25.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian and New Zealand personnel form the catafalque party for the dawn service at Anzac Cove on Gallipoli Peninsula.
29 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Shared spirit that's more than a memory

On the shore of Anzac Cove, an ADF member realises the true meaning of duty and remembrance.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history