A large group of people gather for a photo in a conference exhibition hall.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia showcases sovereign defence capability

Defence and the Australian Submarine Agency are a unified Australian presence at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 Conference.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A uniformed man works on a laptop at a table, with other people partially visible at the same workspace.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Cyber
News

Cyber defenders hunt invaders in virtual fight

ADF cyber specialists work with international partner to defend the cyber battlespace during Exercise Balikatan.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Three Army members, surrounded by medical equipment, stand in a canvas tent.
07 May 2026
Army
News

Bridging the medical evacuation gap

Defence medical personnel run their first overseas test of a ground based casualty evacuation team.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Men in AFL uniforms leap for a high ball as spectators watch from stadium seating.
07 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF mounts comeback in Anzac Day curtain-raiser

The ADF Anzac Aussie Rules team secures a late win over Australian Combined Emergency Services on Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Major sits at a table with Philipino armed service personnel.
07 May 2026
Army
News

Communication specialists add to their arsenal

Australian and Philippine military communication specialists collaborate during a week-long training session in Palawan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two men in military uniform stand side by side indoors.
06 May 2026
Army
News

Fusing multinational coordination during Balikatan

Fusion centres help partner nations coordinate and integrate forces during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man places a wreath on a headstone while another man pays his respects.
06 May 2026
Army
News

Formal burial of pilot provides a place to say goodbye

A headstone re-dedication in honour of Army Lieutenant Charles Henry Martin marks recognition of a brave life lost too soon.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A helicopter with soldiers on board takes off in front of a mountain on a fine day.
05 May 2026
Army
News

New choppers give battalion’s training a lift

Soldiers train with Black Hawks for the first time to build their unit's air assault capability.

Exercises & training
Three Army medics work on a simulated casualty on a tent.
05 May 2026
Army
News

Emergency services on the front line

Emergency medicine specialist Major Eric Richman applies his skills in the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Defence Force members gather in a square as part of Anzac Day ceremonies in Darwin.
05 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Large crowds gather for Anzac Day in Top End

Australian Defence Force personnel participate in Anzac Day ceremonies in the Northern Territory.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A woman in uniform kneels beside a white cross among rows of white crosses in a cemetery.
05 May 2026
Army
News

Doctor takes on new role in Philippines exercise

An Australian Army medical officer supports health planning during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Three men in blue judo gi stand side by side watching a match, with sparsely filled bleachers behind them.
04 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF stands tall at judo comp

ADF judoka test themselves at the Oceania Police and Military Judo Teams Championships in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service