A female Army officer accepts a handover plaque from a male Army officer.
03 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Chief reflects on a defining chapter in service

The outgoing Chief of Joint Capabilities looks back on a career that has been shaped by leadership, service and the Army.

People & service
A series of bays covered with roofing to house 14 new Defence vehicles.
03 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Moorebank project strengthens Defence capability

The infrastructure upgrade is helping Defence provide timely responses during joint humanitarian operations.

Capability & technology | Relief & assistance
A group of New Zealand Defence personnel stand and look up at a ship from a dock.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Crossing the ditch to boost bonds

Reservists from Australia and New Zealand go on exchange to strengthen capability.

Alliances & relationships
A woman and man squat down in sand at the water's edge with a toddler standing between them.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Centralised support for veterans and their families

The Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency is launched, marking an important step for the veteran community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army soldiers gather around a mortar as it fires ammunition into the air.
01 Jul 2026
Army
News

Reservists refine live-fire mortar skills

Live-fire serials form the centrepiece of a weekend of mortar training activity for Army reservists.

Exercises & training
A man in a blue sports shirt kicking a soccer ball on an indoor court as a man in a red sports shirt tries to block him.
01 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence futsal makes a comeback

Defence futsal returns after 11 years, with Army claiming the men’s and women’s titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Three Defence members stand behind a trailer which has their drones resting on top.
01 Jul 2026
Army
News

Drone racers in a league of their own

The ADF's drone racing team wins its seventh international military drone racing title in the United States.

Capability & technology | Sports, health & wellbeing
Two Army personnel lean over and work on parts of a helicopter.
01 Jul 2026
Army
News

From the classroom to crankshafts

A soldier seamlessly transitions from higher education into a military profession via the Defence University Sponsorship program.

Exercises & training | People & service
The people jump for a football while other team members stand around.
30 Jun 2026
Army
News

Kicking goals in the Top End

For NORFORCE soldiers, competing in an Aussie rules football carnival is as much about readiness as competition.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman in camouflage uniform sits on the grass surrounded by children wearing school uniforms.
30 Jun 2026
Army
News

Community engagement key to building trust in PNG

Local engagement supports efforts to clear unexploded ordnance in Papua New Guinea.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Chief of Joint Capabilities, LTGEN Susan Coyle stands beside WO2 Raymond Waghorn and his family, in a group photo holding the presented Federation Star.
30 Jun 2026
Army
News

A long career of learning

Warrant Officer Class Two Raymond Waghorn is presented with a Federation Star for more than 40 years of service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
People in uniform talk next to a rusted armoured vehicle.
30 Jun 2026
Army
News

Reminders of the cost of war close to home

Members of Operation Render Safe explore World War II history while clearing explosive remnants in PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history