An Air Force officer stands amid an operational airfield in Eastern European, in the dark with floodlights in the background.
20 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Support staff keep Wedgetail operational

What happens on the ground makes possible what happens in the air over Eastern Europe.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A RAAF pilot stands in a hangar, helmet under his arm, with a red light illuminating one side of his face.
17 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Flying fast and forging friendships in Japan

A RAAF pilot lives his childhood dream to fly fast jets while leading a tri-nation F-35A Lightning II mission.

Exercises & training | People & service
A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail flies alongside a Polish fighter aircraft during a deployment to Operation Kudu in Poland..
17 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Wedgetail watches NATO’s eastern flank

ADF aviators contribute long-range reconnaissance capability to international support for Ukraine.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Air Force Bowls Association team members standing together in their team uniform, posing for a group photo.
15 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force bowlers gear up for national championship

Air Force bowlers are ready to showcase their precision at the ADF Lawn Bowls National Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Four people navigate an obstacle course while wearing gas masks.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selection course identifies Special Forces Integrators

Candidates are pushed outside their comfort zones in the new selection course for Special Operations Command.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man in military uniform standing in front of an aircraft.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Two decades at Defence

Warrant Officer Matthew Budd says Defence has given him adventure, growth and a future – both personal and professional.

People & service
Two ADF members watch another ADF squash player hitting the ball.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mental and physical prowess add up to victory

Air Force edges out Army during tight competition at the ADF Squash Nationals.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Soldiers and aviators fire pistols during a competition.
15 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Defence shooters hit the mark at national competition

ADF teams seize the podium at Australian Police and Services Pistol Championship.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Two people in military uniform wearing light blue caps speak to three men in civilian clothes, one of whom is holding a knife.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF showcases world-class peacekeeping training

The ADF trains personnel for complex UN peacekeeping missions at the Peace Operations Training Centre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Men and women wearing athleisure in a gym.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army reclaims title of fittest

Six teams go head-to-head in the ADF Triservice CrossFit Championships, with Army victorious once again.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Construction workers stand either side of a business sign, in between two cars at a construction site.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence backs Indigenous capability

Defence awards more than $70 million in construction contracts to two First Nations-owned businesses.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
A soldier in combat gear speaks to a mother and child at Perth Royal Show.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Triservice displays wow Perth Royal Show

Annual agricultural gathering marks official launch of Defence Hub to connect with community.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement