Two men sit at a table signing documents.
10 Jun 2026
Army
News

Updated sappers’ history in the works

A new volume of the Royal Australian Engineers’ official history, covering 1973 to 2002, is commissioned.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
An Australian Defence Force candidate vying to become a Special Forces Operator or Combat Controller holds the push up position low to the ground in the dark of the night, completing a physical assessment.
10 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selecting the next generation of Special Forces

The newest Special Forces Operators were selected during last month’s Special Forces Selection Course.

Exercises & training
A man in Army uniform uses a battery-operated tool to sand and sculpt a piece of wood.
09 Jun 2026
Army
News

Diggers engage with local culture

Soldiers learn about Indigenous history, culture and Ngunnawal traditions during Exercise Greenskin.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
People seated in a lecture theatre listening to a woman speak at a lecturn.
09 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Building a digital advantage for Defence

Defence leaders, industry experts, engineers and technology innovators come together for a pivotal symposium.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
An Army member stand next to some whitegoods.
09 Jun 2026
Army
News

Plumber glad to be back on the tools

An Army corporal lends his plumbing qualifications to a security infrastructure project in the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A man in Army uniform helps a young boy dress in camouflage.
08 Jun 2026
Army
News

How persistence filled a capability gap

Warrant Officer Class Two Matthew Solis is awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King's Birthday honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A woman in formal Army uniform, including a broad-brimmed hat, tilting her head and smiling outdoors.
08 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

King’s Birthday military honours span Defence

Nearly 100 ADF personnel, from a range of ranks and roles, have been recognised in this year's list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A detective in blue uniform addresses a small group of people outdoors.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Raising capability across the Pacific

Senior military leaders from PNG, Fiji and Tonga visit a Pacific-led police training program in Brisbane.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a blue camouflage uniform gestures while seated, with another person in green camouflage seated beside him.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Course builds joint logistics capability

A Defence course trains logisticians to support joint operations and expand commanders’ choices.

Exercises & training | People & service
An Army Major General leans over a table instructing two cadets who look on.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cadet summit shapes future leaders

The cream of Australian Defence Force cadets gather in Canberra to learn new skills and be mentored by top military leaders.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
A soldier with large rounds squatting down in front of an Army vehicle.
05 Jun 2026
Army
News

Firing Huntsman puts smiles on soldiers’ faces

Soldiers learn the inner workings of the Australian-built AS9 Huntsman before its first live fire at Puckapunyal.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Army officer stands at attention during a graduation parade in Canberra.
05 Jun 2026
Army, Space
News

Soldiers graduate as space operators

Two Army personnel successfully complete the inaugural Space Initial Employment Training course.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training