An aviator from the Air Force biathlon team fires his rifle during Exercise Coolshot.
02 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Air Force ices victory in Exercise Coolshot

Aviators battle soldiers, sailors and the Brits in Nordic skiing and biathlon at Mt Hotham.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
A young female technician stands in a hangar alongside other technicians working on a fighter jet.
02 Sep 2025
Air Force
News

From Gap Year to Air Force 'gunnie'

Gaining experience with hands-on training gave one young recruit the confidence to commit to a full-time role.

Exercises & training | People & service
Cyber analysts test defensive systems in a room with banks of computers.
01 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber kits keep allies in the hunt

ADF cyber specialists join United States and New Zealand counterparts to test new defensive cyber mission systems.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Commodore Andrew Macalister, Brigadier Toni Bushby, Commodore Kate Tindall and Air Commodore Michael Durant at the launch of the 2025 Defence Blood Drive in Canberra.
01 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence launches 2025 Blood Drive

The Defence Blood Drive, the longest-running blood drive in Australia, is running until December 8.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Warrant Officer Clint Bird in front of the Australian flag.
01 Sep 2025
Air Force
News

Bird’s eye on Australian team after Masters cup

An Air Force Warrant Officer has set his sights on making the main Australian over-50s hockey team for next year’s World Cup.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A crowd of people watch an aircraft performing an aerial display.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Squadron family day takes off

RAAF Base Amberley welcomed the families of 6 Squadron during family day.

Community engagement | People & service
A woman and man in uniform holding a sword on a sword stand, with a large crowd of people standing behind them.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Aircraft technician takes prestigious award

RAAFSTT graduate Aircraftman Steven Brooks has been awarded the JR Bartram and RA Kee Sword of Honour.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A crowd of people watching a plane during an aerial display.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force technical training offers inspiration

About 600 trainees get a taste of their future careers at the 2025 RAAFSTT visit day.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Air Force science student at the Australian Defence Force Academy open day.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Sky’s the limit for ADFA science student

The Australian Defence Force Academy opens doors for one Officer Cadet in STEM and aviation.

Capability & technology | People & service
ADF members, NRL representatives and Gilgandra locals gather in front of a Hercules aircraft.
29 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Defence gives back to Gilgandra community

Members from the ADF and Australian Public Service come together for a community event in Gilgandra.

Community engagement | People & service
Students try the seating in a C-130 Hercules aircraft display.
28 Aug 2025
Air Force
News

Caring students connect with Point Cook

A visit to the RAAF Museum brings a warm welcome and thanks for kindness to ADF personnel on deployment.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
An Australian rugby player in gold jersey runs towards a French defender in white.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF women tackle global rugby powers

Elite teams from Australia, Fiji, France, Tonga, Zambia and the UK participate in a contest of skill, strategy and camaraderie.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing