A medic in Army uniform provides blood to a simulated casualty at the point of injury while another soldier observes.
19 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Frozen blood a lifesaver on the battlefield

A formal service-level agreement for frozen blood components has been signed between Defence and Lifeblood.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Two men leaping very high, both reaching for the AFL ball as their teammates look on.
19 Nov 2025
Army
News

Bombers and gunners put to the test

Essendon’s AFLW team gives 53 Battery gunners a glimpse into the world of elite sport.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Attendees browse the displays at the Indo Pacific 2025
19 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Global Supply Chain reaches new heights

Program generates more than $2.35 billion worth of contracts for 307 Australian Defence suppliers.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
An Australian and Laotian officer meet at a conference in Laos.
19 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Gender agenda for military operations

Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025 shares knowledge on women, peace and security in Laos.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Soldiers run through a swamp with weapons drawn and coloured smoke swirling around them.
19 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Busy building ties and trust throughout the region

The ADF is conducting engagement activities with countries across South-East Asia and the North-East Indian Ocean during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Mike Burgess standing with his arms crossed beside a window in an office.
18 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defending Australians against espionage

ASIO urges Defence members to be discrete when discussing access to sensitive information.

Capability & technology | People & service
An Australian military officer addresses regional representatives on board an Australian vessel at Suva, Fiji.
18 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pacific Response Group builds bonds and capability

Voyage from Townsville to Suva boosts resilience, strengthening relationships between Pacific militaries.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman and man in military uniform.
18 Nov 2025
Navy, Army
News

Speaking their language

After improving their Tagalog, an Army and a Navy member encourage others to nominate for the Philippines training team.

Community engagement | People & service
An elderly man sits at a stall outside a shop with ‘Poppy Appeal’ poppies and a stuffed dog wearing a poppy, offering poppies for sale.
17 Nov 2025
Army
News

Royal visit evokes fond memory for veteran

A New Zealand veteran reflects on a royal honour as the Royal Australian Corps of Signals marks its centenary.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Uniformed ADF members simulate emergency treatment in a mass casualty event.
14 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Nurses perform under pressure

Fully simulated mass casualty event tests medical skills and resilience amid chaos.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Aid pallets are transported across a tarmac in the foreground, with a C-130J Hercules in the background.
14 Nov 2025
Army
News

Laos grateful for humanitarian supplies

A RAAF C-130J delivers 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Laos as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A baseball batter in a maroon shirt follows through after swinging during a game at the ADF National Baseball Championships.
13 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

NSW wins inaugural ADF baseball nationals

Baseball debuts in Defence sport as the ADF launches its first national championships under a new association.

Sports, health & wellbeing