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
A line of women in athleisure walks out into a stadium.
16 Jul 2026
Army
News

ADF allows digger to chase football dream

An Army electrician follows her passion of playing elite-level soccer with the help of her chain in command.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman in camouflage uniform points at maps on wall-mounted screens.
16 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mission drives Defence innovation

Mission-driven innovation is a focus of the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit pitch day.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man in a suit sitting down while holding a booklet up.
16 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Unlocking further potential for defence industry

Defence bolsters Australia’s sovereign defence capability with the release of the Defence Industry Development Strategy.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A military member and an Australian Border Force member engage in conversation.
15 Jul 2026
Army
News

Gladstone local returns as a leader

A senior Army member returns to her roots to foster community spirit and strengthen security measures.

Community engagement | People & service