Defence Families celebrations
15 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A day to thank military families

The ADF recognises the support of Defence families far and wide on the UN International Day of Families.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man stands at a lectern speaking to a seated audience.
15 May 2026
Army
News

Understanding the nature and character of war

The APEX program advances critical thinking skills and professional military education for Army personnel.

Exercises & training | People & service
People in uniform walk down aircraft stairs onto a tarmac while others stand nearby.
15 May 2026
Army
News

US Marines begin Darwin rotation

About 2000 US Marines and sailors begin a six-month deployment in northern Australia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army medics, doctors and nurses look after a patient on a stretcher during a training excercise.
14 May 2026
Army
News

Medics battle tested on Shrike Walk

Members of the 3rd Health Battalion hone their skills during an exercise to test their military and healthcare capabilities.

Exercises & training
A group of military personnel wearing hi-vis vests load boxes into a aircraft.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pacific partners deliver disaster support across PNG

Australia and PNG deliver critical humanitarian assistance to communities across PNG following Tropical Cyclone Maila.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
Sophie Zardins sits in front of a laptop holding the COHERE cyber domain publication.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Shaping Defence’s cyber coherence

A new cyber framework is guiding Defence operations across land, air, maritime, space and cyber domains.

Capability & technology | People & service
A man in a grass skirt holds a long object, while two other men in grass skirts do the same while facing a different direction as an audience watches.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International Day builds connections

International Day at the Australian War College brings together course members from 27 nations to share cultures.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
A military vehicle drives from a small vessel onto a beach.
13 May 2026
Navy, Army
News

Army proves HIMARS deployability from ship to shore

A high mobility artillery rocket system deploys to a northern Queensland beach with support from HMAS Choules.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army Captain Jeffrey Correa makes hand gestures as he sits with a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the jungle having a discussion.
13 May 2026
Army
News

Army nurse builds bridges between nations

Captain Jeffrey Correa returns to the Philippines, proudly wearing the Australian Army uniform for Exercise Balikatan.

Exercises & training | People & service
Army trucks lined up at an industrial site.
12 May 2026
Army
News

Soldiers fire up new skills on Balikatan

Australian gunners embedded with a US HIMARS battery exchange lessons on tropical maintenance and launch preparation.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems team stand around on the sand arena operating their sub‑60kg semi‑autonomous rover.
12 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

ADFA takes on international robotics competition

ADFA Trainee Officers and civilian students from the University of NSW compete in the Australian Rover Challenge.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man faces three others as he explains a display on a board.
12 May 2026
Army, Cyber
News

Information operations unveiled at Bersama Shield

Australia joins allies for information operations training while on exercise to enhance interoperability.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training