A group of people, most in military uniform, standing on steps in front of a stone memorial.
04 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Multinational forces remember Battle of El Alamein

Australian personnel in Egypt commemorate the Battle of El Alamein and honour the Anzac legacy.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Three people stand indoors as the centre person holds a certificate, with two flags and a framed portrait behind them.
04 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

Award celebrates inspiring leadership

Flight Lieutenant Patricia Brazel is awarded the Belinda McGowan Memorial Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in Air Force fatigues stands in front of two tanks.
02 Feb 2026
Army, Air Force
News

From mining shifts to delivering tanks

An Australian officer supports the delivery of tanks to Ukraine while reconnecting with his Polish heritage.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman wearing red glasses, a black and white dress, and a black cardigan stands in front of greenery.
30 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Finding belonging in tech

From supercomputing to AI, Kiowa Scott-Hurley is breaking barriers and reshaping assumptions in STEM.

Capability & technology | People & service
A man plays pool.
30 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

From hanging up the cue to chalking up victories

After a 10-year hiatus, Sergeant Christopher Lilly returned to represent the ACT for the sport he loves.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man in a high vis vest stands near the tail of an aircraft on the flight line.
30 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Pacific partners unite

Papua New Guinea Defence Force members gain hands-on experience during the Kumul Exchange.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two tennis teams - ADF and the British Army team - pose for a photo on a grass tennis court.
30 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Players renew century-old rivalry

After more than 100 years, the British Army tennis team heads Down Under to take on the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Performers fill a stadium field with a castle style stage backdrop and fireworks overhead.
29 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pipes and Drums prepare for Tattoo

ADF musicians get ready for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s Brisbane shows.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Two men in uniform stand indoors smiling, the older man wearing several medals.
29 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Air Force officer builds a new career in Australia

Squadron Leader Richard Bush builds a rewarding Air Force career in Australia after moving from the UK.

People & service
A military member in front of an aircraft on the tarmac.
28 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

When teamwork takes flight

Conspicuous Service Medal awardee Flight Lieutenant Scott McNichol credits his operational success to his team.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Three military personnel, one with an award, stand in front of the European flag, the Australian flag and the German flag.
28 Jan 2026
Air Force
News

Honoured by home nation

German-born Corporal Martina Bruessow receives the German Medal of Honour for her service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A Navy MH-60R helicopter displays the Australian National Flag over Sydney Harbour for Australia Day.
27 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence proud to support Australia Day activities

Sailors, soldiers and aviators stand with their communities across the nation on Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement