A few people hold a small black watercraft and walk into water near a boardwalk.
24 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australian defence rehearsals cross the continent

ADF personnel put the focus on homeland security in real-world scenarios during Exercise Austral Shield.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A soldier aims his gun as he moves through long grass.
24 Jul 2026
Army
News

Scaling up the blast

The ADF and international partners conduct the largest Exercise Southern Jackaroo live-fire activity.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two ice hockey players compete during a game.
24 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Slapshots and strong ties

The ADF gain more than just a win in an ice hockey match on Canada Day.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
A large crowd of people sitting in seats in a lecture theatre watching a man present in stage.
24 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Exploring the future of space and cyber domains

Space, cyber and collaboration take centre stage at the Space and Cyber Domain Industry Forum.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Two military men and a civilian walk down a path together, talking.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Helping hands for hazardous material

The ADF assists Pacific partners to identify World War II explosive remnants in Vanuatu.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Three people dressed in metal armour engage in sporting combat with swords.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel strike a blow for combat sport

Defence personnel join civilians to compete in the growing sport of medieval-style combat wearing full suits of armour.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Two men stand in front of a small structure in an open bush area.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Keeping an eye on hotly contested space

The ADF is trialling a new sensor to track and observe satellites and other objects in outer space.

Capability & technology
Four people create a prism-shaped structure from sticks and branches.
22 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sharpening survival skills in the tropics

ADF personnel and international partners band together to beat the conditions in a combat survival course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two females in medical attire pose for a photo.
21 Jul 2026
Army
News

Remote health capability strengthened

An ADF surgical team boosts emergency health care for task force personnel and locals in Weipa.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A military member speaks to an unseen audience from a podium.
20 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aligned for industry success

A Defence + Industry conference inspires action on capability delivery, supply chain resilience and trusted partnerships.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
A soldier stands near a helicopter with other soldiers on board.
20 Jul 2026
Army
News

New helicopters have the edge

The first Hellfire live-fire in Australia qualifies Army pilots on all weapons systems of the AH-64E Apache.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A green camouflage Army vehicle sits on display in an indoor area. People observe and take photos.
17 Jul 2026
Army
News

New Bushmaster on display at Paris tradeshow

Army capability is set to receive another boost with the unveiling of the newest protected mobility vehicle.

Capability & technology