Earth appears as a round blue ball, from the view of a satellite.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Satellite's progress is out of this world

Defence nanosatellite, Buccaneer Main Mission, impresses as it orbits the Earth collecting data.

Capability & technology
A Sri Lankan and an Australian air force officer stand in front of a Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft in a hangar.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Partnerships fly beyond the horizon

An aviation asset gifted by Australia to Sri Lanka proves invaluable in maritime surveillance, and search and rescue.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A photographer in a helicopter films navy ships sailing information on open ocean.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Regional partners mark firsts on Ex Bersama Lima

Five Power Defence Arrangements exercise develops cyber, unmanned aircraft, aerial re-supply and disaster relief.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force aviators help load cargo to a C-17A Globemaster at Ho Chi Minh City International Airport, Vietnam before deploying peacekeepers to South Sudan.
08 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Aussies proud of peacekeeping role

Coordinating passengers and cargo engages ADF personnel with Vietnamese deployment to South Sudan.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Australian diplomate farewells a Vietnamese peacekeeper on deployment to South Sudan.
07 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Australia supports Vietnam's UN peacekeepers

Training and preparation culminate in a strategic airlift to South Sudan as Australian-Vietnamese cooperation grows.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Air Force aviators participate in classroom games with students in Japan.
07 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Aviators share language and culture in Japan

Exercise Bushido Guardian opens up an English conversation exchange with the local community.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
A World War 2 veteran celebrates his 100th birthday with young relatives and Air Force members.
03 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

WW2 veteran celebrates a century

Air Force family rallies around one of their own to mark a milestone birthday.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A female Australian Army member shakes hands with a female Timor-Leste member.
03 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Female soldiers inspired to lead

A gender development program in Timor-Leste inspires female personnel to pursue senior roles.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Two Air Force pilots discuss an aerobatics display on camera for 9Network.
03 Oct 2025
Air Force
News

Australian Roulette rolls onto TV screens

Documentary follows the Air Force aerobatic team as three new pilots join to fly the Pilatus PC-21 in public displays.

Community engagement | People & service
A professor talks with soldiers at a capability display.
03 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Professor says Army must earn society’s respect

An address at the recent Chief of Army Symposium raises the topic of Army's role in society.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A group of men and women talking at a social function.
03 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Climate seminar targets the ‘carbon bootprint’

Indo-Pacific Endeavour fosters Australia-Bangladesh collaboration on sustainable fuels and climate resilience.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two Army drone racers handle their aircraft at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
02 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Drone title a buzz for tech-savvy mates

Bathurst reservists flying high on fifth international military championship win.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing