Staff Sergeant Courtney Woods, of the Pacific Air Forces Band, and Corporal Chloe Bruer-Jones, of the Royal Australian Air Force Band, perform together during the Australian International Airshow, Victoria.
07 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

Rhythm with the blues

The Royal Australian Air Force and the Pacific Air Forces bands come together for a joint performance.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Air Force F-35 Lightning II A35-032 puts on a flying display during the 2025 Australian International Airshow at Avalon.
04 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

Showcasing all there is to know about stealth fighter

The F-35A expo tent was a major attraction at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
The ADF’s newest sidearm, the F9 pistol.
04 Apr 2025
Army, Air Force
News

New ADF pistol unveiled

Personnel pull the trigger on the next chapter in close combat with the ADF’s new pistol.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force aviator Corporal Trung Phan, an aircraft structural technician from 1 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley, holds a photograph of his family on the day they arrived in Australia.
04 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

From a village in Vietnam to our biggest airbase

Vietnamese aviators honour 50 years of refugee settlement in Australia since the fall of Saigon.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Students of the Indigenous Youth Program listen to Leading Aircraftwoman Tarlee Meany from 24 Squadron during their visit to RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia.
04 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

Stars Foundation navigates ADF careers

Students visit RAAF Base Edinburgh for an immersive experience with the Australian Defence Force, under the Indigenous Youth Program.

Community engagement | People & service
Acting Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley speaks during the 20th anniversary commemoration ceremony of the Shark 02 crash, held at Russell Offices, Canberra.
03 Apr 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Tragedy remembered 20 years on

Commemorations are held for the six sailors and three aviators who died during the 2005 Sea King helicopter crash.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Commander Cyber Command Major General Robert (Doc) Watson addresses Cyber Command Headquarters during the first birthday celebrations of the command.
03 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Recognising a year of defence to the nation

As Cyber Command celebrates its first birthday, it aims to continue to adapt to safeguard the nation.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
(Left) General Manager Office of the Space Regulator Christopher DeLuis, Commander Defence Space Command Major General Gregory Novak and Director General Defence Aviation Safety Air Commodore AIRCDRE James Badgery at the Australian International Airshow 2025.
03 Apr 2025
Air Force, Space
News

Working together for space safety

The Defence Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Space Agency collaborate at the Avalon air show.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Australian Public Servant Ricky Lee dribbles the ball towards goal for Navy in the match against the British Army Crusaders at HMAS Penguin, Sydney.
03 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Navy victory caps British soccer tour

UK's Crusaders beat Army and Air Force three goals to two but go down to Navy and ADFA two goals to three.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
RAAF personnel caring for Vietnamese orphans of war during Operation Babylift in 1975.
02 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

Saving children of war

Air Force remembers Australia’s part in Operation Babylift, 50 years on.

Commemoration & history | Operations & missions
President of 30 Squadron Beaufighter Association, Bruce Robertson, during his 105th Birthday celebration at Castle Hill RSL Club, NSW. Photos: Aircraftwoman Mikaela Fernlund
02 Apr 2025
Air Force
News

Veteran reaches monumental milestone

A World War 2 veteran celebrates his 105th birthday surrounded by family, friends and Air Force members.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Team 'Shanks Pony' took on the 550km Legend Expedition Race in Tasmania.
02 Apr 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Personnel take on adventure race in Tassie

Four ADF adventure racers take part in the gruelling five-day Legend Expedition Race in Tasmania.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service