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A Navy MH-60R helicopter displays the Australian National Flag over Sydney Harbour for Australia Day.
27 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence proud to support Australia Day activities

Sailors, soldiers and aviators stand with their communities across the nation on Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A player runs with the ball while an opponent moves in to make a touch.
27 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

33 Squadron claims victory in returning touch comp

RAAF Base Amberley’s first touch football competition in five years ends with a grand final win for 33 Squadron.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Private Bailey Campbell poses for a studio photo in Army uniform.
27 Jan 2026
Army
News

Award for managing critical systems under pressure

Private Bailey Campbell is awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A soldier attaches a trailer to the rear of a large vehicle.
27 Jan 2026
Army
News

Pay boost for Army drivers

Army introduces new pay grades to recognise the work of heavy vehicle drivers and senior transport planners.

Capability & technology | People & service
ibsim
26 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Defence personnel recognised on Australia Day

The 2026 Australia Day honours recognise 82 personnel from across the Australian Defence Force.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
An Army member supports a bag of blood held by another as a mock casualty receives treatment for a wound.
23 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Medics confronted with multiple challenges

The 3rd Health Battalion trials innovative ways of deploying equipment into the field under demanding conditions.

Exercises & training
A military vehicle gets washed.
23 Jan 2026
Army
News

Heavy vehicles, lighter footprint

A relocatable vehicle wash point trial for vehicles coming off exercise proves to be faster and more sustainable.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A robotic dog on a stage with three glass trophies on its back.
23 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber challenge is serious business

Cyber specialists put their skills to the test at the annual ADF Cyber Skills Challenge.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
An Army vehicle drives on to a slightly elevated concrete weighbridge.
21 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Base overhaul a boon for Defence’s big haulers

Army makes weighing and washing Defence's big vehicle combinations easier.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
One man in high-vis attaches a hose to a petrol tanker while a soldier stands nearby.
20 Jan 2026
Army
News

Exercise fuels joint capability

Army petroleum operators strengthen their fuel distribution capability during a multinational exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army Lieutenant Mitchell 'Tex' Walker in tank number 51 during the delivery of Australian M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.
20 Jan 2026
Army
News

Personnel prepare tanks for Ukraine delivery

The delivery of the final batch of M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine had special meaning for one Townsville-born lieutenant.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Wargamers from Defence Science and Technology Group and the Army Battle Lab collaborate over terrain maps and live digital date, whilst engaging in an analytical wargame.
19 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Wargamers explore tech of tomorrow

Defence hosts the Innovation and Asymmetry Wargame to explore how new tech might shape future military operations.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership