People wearing backpacks walking toward an arch marked Kokoda Trail.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Walking in the muddy footsteps of Kokoda’s fallen

ADF junior leaders trek the Kokoda Trail to reflect on courage, endurance and shared history.

Commemoration & history | Exercises & training
A military woman lays down a wreath before a framed photo.
13 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

A family's legacy in service

From across the country, a World War II veteran watched a special Last Post ceremony for his late brother.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A group of people wearing matching ADF sportswear smiling and standing in front of portable gazebos.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Triathletes shine at Batemans Bay

ADF triathletes deliver strong performances across multiple divisions at the Batemans Bay Triathlon.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A meeting room is filled with Defence personnel in uniform facing large screens.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Exercise strengthens trilateral cooperation

ADF personnel unite with Japanese and US military to strengthen capability during a joint integrated exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in Air Force fatigues holds a framed certificate and a medal in a presentation box while he stands in front of a green aircraft with propellers on both wings.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Half a century of dedicated service

Sergeant David Humphry retires after a 50-year career shaped by service and mentoring.

Commemoration & history | People & service
An aircraft stationed in a hangar.
12 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

Strengthening northern air power

The Assistant Minister for Defence opens the new next‑generation MQ‑4C Triton facilities at RAAF Base Tindal.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Dilapidated buildings with rusted corrugated iron roofs stand in front of railway overhead lines.
12 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence estate set for overhaul

Sixty-eight Defence sites are set for divestment to align infrastructure with future ADF capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
International senior enlisted leaders held a panel discussion during the Senior Enlisted Leaders Symposium at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
11 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Enlisted perspectives shape strategic dialogue

More than 200 senior enlisted leaders from 19 nations attended the inaugural Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A man displays his art.
10 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

Finding strength through storytelling

Connecting to others and himself through creative writing helped a struggling aviator overcome his challenges.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A woman stands beside a man in uniform holding a glass award.
10 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recipients of Prince of Wales Award announced

Seventeen ADF reservists are named recipients of the 2026 Prince of Wales Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A woman looks at a clear scientific tray.
10 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Printing mini livers to save lives

Molecular biologist Natalie Withington is contributing to a research program to further support military readiness.

Capability & technology | People & service
A soldier crouches on the ground displaying ration pack items to several people standing nearby.
09 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Feedback fuels ration pack improvements

ADF personnel's feedback guides ongoing improvements to Australia’s combat ration packs.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service