A detective in blue uniform addresses a small group of people outdoors.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Raising capability across the Pacific

Senior military leaders from PNG, Fiji and Tonga visit a Pacific-led police training program in Brisbane.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a blue camouflage uniform gestures while seated, with another person in green camouflage seated beside him.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Course builds joint logistics capability

A Defence course trains logisticians to support joint operations and expand commanders’ choices.

Exercises & training | People & service
An Army Major General leans over a table instructing two cadets who look on.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cadet summit shapes future leaders

The cream of Australian Defence Force cadets gather in Canberra to learn new skills and be mentored by top military leaders.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
A soldier with large rounds squatting down in front of an Army vehicle.
05 Jun 2026
Army
News

Firing Huntsman puts smiles on soldiers’ faces

Soldiers learn the inner workings of the Australian-built AS9 Huntsman before its first live fire at Puckapunyal.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Army officer stands at attention during a graduation parade in Canberra.
05 Jun 2026
Army, Space
News

Soldiers graduate as space operators

Two Army personnel successfully complete the inaugural Space Initial Employment Training course.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Air Force and Army member prepare to put a dummy into a CT scanner.
04 Jun 2026
Army
News

CT scanner a game changer for medics in the field

The ADF celebrates a significant breakthrough: its first use of a deployable CT scanner on a field exercise.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An army tank fires a large round from it's gun.
04 Jun 2026
Army
News

Australian-built howitzer sends the thunder

Thirty gunners from Townsville fire the new domestically produced AS9 self-propelled howitzers after a six-week course in Victoria.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two people in uniform sit at a table with small Australian and US flags, signing documents, with larger flags behind them.
03 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Australia, US strengthen space ties

Australia and the United States sign a Statement of Intent to deepen military space cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
People in camouflage uniforms and face paint crouching in a forest and writing in notepads.
03 Jun 2026
Army
News

Back where he belongs

A reservist draws on a lifetime of experience while leading an infantry section during Exercise Menin Blade.

Exercises & training | People & service
A group of people standing in front of a large stone monument, with the person in the centre holding an Australian flag.
02 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Study tour builds ties with South Korea

Leaders from the Australian War College examine regional security dynamics during a study tour of South Korea.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Major General Greg Novak talks to graduates of the space training course.
02 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

First class of space operators graduate

Army, Navy and Air Force personnel are ready to strengthen Australia's space capability after completing a new joint training program.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Four people in full camouflage uniform carrying guns move close to the wall of a cinderblock building, yellow smoke billowing in front of them.
29 May 2026
Army
News

Soldiers return to basics

5th Brigade soldiers conduct foundational warfighting training during Exercise Menin Blade in Singleton.

Exercises & training | People & service