A man emerges from the water during a butterfly pool event.
27 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF swimmers shine on the national stage

Defence members have made a splash during the 2026 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships. 

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A close up shot of an Australian and Finnish soldier beside one another demonstrating a trench clearance.
27 May 2026
Army
News

Different flags, shared mission

Multinational forces are overcoming cultural challenges to jointly train Ukrainian troops.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A woman outdoors on one knee between two yellow dogs.
27 May 2026
Army
News

Dogs help put lives back on track

Defence Community Dogs marks 10 years of helping personnel recover, reconnect and return to everyday life.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Three men in rugby uniforms play and try to tackle the ball.
26 May 2026
Army
News

Army celebrates 125 years with rugby union victory

Preparation, cohesion and commitment to service highlight Army's performance during the ADF Rugby Union Championships.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Two kayaks carrying Australian Defence Force personnel paddle their way down a rive.
26 May 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Defence legends conquer gruelling outdoor race

Battling hallucinations and sleep deprivation, four Defence members compete in the 2026 Legend Expedition Race.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A woman in a white polo shirt stands next to one painting and holds another.
26 May 2026
Army
News

Military moments captured in art

Major Anneke Jamieson explores military experiences through painting after rediscovering her love of art.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Military personnel with a red banner march past a large stationary weapon outside.
26 May 2026
Army
News

A legacy captured in silk and brush strokes

Three artefacts serve as a corps' tangible link to identity, pride and remembrance.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A man in military uniform standing with a woman in front of a fountain.
26 May 2026
Army
News

Soldier recognised for lifesaving act

A soldier receives a medal for bravery after stopping a knife attack on two children in 2022.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man covered in mud carries a long mud-covered log over his shoulder in the jungle, mouth open.
25 May 2026
Army
News

Australian soldier completes elite jungle training

An Australian infantry officer completes the French Foreign Legion’s demanding Jaguar jungle warfare course.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man in white military looks out at an audience.
25 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Shared purpose across ranks

A forum for non‑commissioned officers provides an opportunity for frank conversation across ranks and services.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Army personnel move their way through a trench with guns.
22 May 2026
Army
News

Training to lead in the chaos of modern war

Even after four years of conflict, the Australian Army still has lessons to share with Ukrainian soldiers on the evolving battlespace.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Two men stand on a grassed field in front of two large artillery cannons, one wearing a military uniform and the other a suit with medals.
22 May 2026
Army
News

Forty years, one tradition

Two officers, four decades apart, reflect on the honour of carrying the RAEME banner.

Commemoration & history | People & service