A C-130J Hercules on the tarmac on a rainy night.
05 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

Hercules fleet clocks 170,000 flying hours

37 Squadron has surpassed a milestone – 170,000 flying hours in the Hercules C-130J.

Capability & technology | Commemoration & history
A satellite is seen with the earth in the background.
04 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Safety program to support space operations

A Defence Space Safety Program Manual will help the ADF in meeting legal and moral obligations.

Capability & technology
A woman in Army uniform stands with her hand on a small red curtain covering a plaque, with a man dressed in business casual standing on the other side of the plaque.
04 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Lab revives ‘lost art’ in communications

A new lab marks a big step forward in Defence’s modernisation of high frequency communications.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A row of Navy and Air Force personnel sit in a small lecture theatre, listening attentively.
03 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Phantom Shield tests joint decision making

Surveillance and Response Group aviators, as well as Navy and Army personnel, participate in a joint collective exercise.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A group of children stand with a Navy officer in uniform in front of a pond.
03 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Resilient ADF children celebrated

Children of serving Defence personnel receive Child of the ADF Medallions at a special ceremony.

People & service
Four men wearing bomb suits standing outside a marquee.
03 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Bomb suit relay pushes limits for charity

Explosive ordnance specialists walk through the night in bomb suits for the Bravery Trust Dusk till Dawn fundraiser.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
An elderly man with speaking at the Castle Hill RSL Club.
03 Nov 2025
Air Force
News

A long life of loyal service

The life and service of Royal Australian Air Force World War 2 veteran Bruce Robertson is honoured.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A woman in Royal Australian Air Force uniform speaks with local woman at a workshop in Papua New Guinea.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence leadership in Women, Peace and Security

Defence marks 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, stressing gender as key to operational success.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A group of women in netball uniforms for a huddle with their hands on top of one another in the centre of the circle.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF netballers finish third at Masters

ADF women over 30 narrowly miss out on playing for netball gold at the Australian Masters Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A person gaming on a laptop, viewed from over their shoulder.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber enthusiasts prepare for battle

Defence cyber professionals prepare to test their skills at the Cyber Skills Challenge.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man in military uniform outside a building.
31 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Inspiring today, leading tomorrow

An Air Force liaison officer finds privilege and joy in developing the next generation of cadets.

Community engagement | People & service
A woman wearing a Defence lanyard smiles and makes a heart shape with her hands while standing in an office hallway.
30 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Work-life balance a drawcard for Defence

For Anneliese Knight, a career with Defence delivers on flexibility, learning and values.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service