Australian Defence Force members gather in a square as part of Anzac Day ceremonies in Darwin.
05 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Large crowds gather for Anzac Day in Top End

Australian Defence Force personnel participate in Anzac Day ceremonies in the Northern Territory.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A man hang gliding in the air.
05 May 2026
Air Force
News

Gliding into flying success

Watching hang gliding as a child led one flight lieutenant to a his lifelong passion and a career in the Air Force.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Four military men stand beside a propeller blade in an outside garden.
04 May 2026
Air Force
News

New creations, old foundations

Defence, industry and a local school community come together to build something new in honour of their past.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
A man in uniform standing next to a small white aircraft.
04 May 2026
Air Force
News

Autonomous aircraft boost logistics reach

Air Force is developing autonomous aircraft to strengthen logistics across northern Australia.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Three men in blue judo gi stand side by side watching a match, with sparsely filled bleachers behind them.
04 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF stands tall at judo comp

ADF judoka test themselves at the Oceania Police and Military Judo Teams Championships in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A woman in a blue AFL uniform kicks a ball as a woman in a yellow AFL uniform runs towards her.
04 May 2026
Air Force
News

Young ACT side too fast for ADF

The ACT women’s team defeat the ADF All Stars in a fast-paced AFL Anzac-round curtain-raiser in Canberra.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man in a casual shirt speaks into a handheld microphone and points to a map on a screen.
04 May 2026
Air Force
News

Partners’ combined air defence focus

Partner forces strengthen integrated air defence coordination during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of military personnel stand in a row on the tarmac in front of an aircraft.
01 May 2026
Air Force
News

Strengthening partnerships through excellence

Award recipients from the Royal Brunei Armed Forces visit Australia to participate in an immersive program with the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Awards & recognition
Australian Army soldiers loading a simulated casualty onto an Army truck using a rapidly deployable medical racking system.
01 May 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Refined medevac system closer to reality

A rapidly deployable medical racking system to improve casualty evacuation is now closer to operational reality.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Australian Defence member speaks to an audience and to two others seated on stage.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Experts address hybrid warfare

A symposium examines Russian disinformation and lessons from Ukraine for the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Two men and a woman stand before two flags with an award.
01 May 2026
Air Force
News

A commendable career and capability

Group Captain James Blagg receives a gold commendation in recognition of his leadership and commitment to innovation.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Princess Anne stands next to military brass at a service at Hyde Park Corner London.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Thousands pay respects on Anzac Day in UK

Anzac Day services in London draw thousands of people to honour the fallen and those who continue to serve.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history