Defence personnel and civilians stand with horses in a large stable area.
17 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Horsing around in the NT for charity

ADF members on operation in Darwin volunteer with Riding for the Disabled Top End.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
People in high-visibility vests transferring packages from the back of an aircraft onto a trailer on an airport tarmac.
17 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports Solomon Islands after Cyclone Maila

The ADF provides humanitarian assistance to Solomon Islands communities after Tropical Cyclone Maila.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
An aircraft, a helicopter, a large group of military personnel and a plaque with animal horns stand in a pyramid formation.
17 Apr 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Buffalo is back

12 Squadron's reunited call sign reminds personnel of their history and inspires a new chapter.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A uniformed man standing outdoors looking at a walkie-talkie in his hands.
16 Apr 2026
Army
News

The team that supports Army’s aircrews

Army aviation operations specialists keep helicopter missions running through planning and coordination.

Exercises & training | People & service
Two Army members crouch, handling wires in a grassy area.
15 Apr 2026
Army
News

Reservist gets creative by blowing things up

A media planner swaps spreadsheets for demolition training as an Army Reserve engineer.

Exercises & training | People & service
A ship fires a missile.
15 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence prepares for new National Defence Strategy

Chief of the Defence Force highlights the ADF’s achievements leading up to the 2026 National Defence Strategy announcement.

Capability & technology | People & service
A large group of uniformed people stand on grass near water, with Navy vessels docked on the opposite shore.
15 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Triservice team strengthens border security

A triservice transit security team deploys at sea to support maritime border protection operations.

Operations & missions | People & service
An Army member stands still while family add rank slides to his uniform.
14 Apr 2026
Army
News

Newcomers' strong sense of camaraderie

The Army Reserve welcomed a new cohort of officers during a parade at Victoria Barracks in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A Navy member presents a drawing of a ship to a veteran.
14 Apr 2026
Army
News

Passing the Navy baton with wise words

Veteran Ron Stannus shares his 80 years of Navy experience with the next generation.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A sailing boat on Sydney Harbour.
13 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army crew rules the waves

Army, Air Force and Navy battle it out at the interservice sailing championships, coming in first, second and third, respectively.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman stands in front of a large aircraft.
13 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Opening doors to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities

Defence employee Vanessa Ashworth reflects on a 22-year career shaped by unique opportunities.

People & service
Defence personnel stand in front of flags and a building on a clear day.
13 Apr 2026
Army
News

ADF helps reinforce security on Korean peninsula

ADF personnel travel to South Korea as part of Exercise Freedom Shield.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training