A female speaker addresses a group of people facing her and a screen.
11 May 2026
Army
News

Senior leaders share challenges facing their forces

Seven nations meet during Exercise Balikatan to discuss shared personnel and leadership challenges.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a blue sports uniform with his arms raised as a ball is in the air, with a woman running toward him.
11 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Bandits steal victory in touch final

ADF teams contest a close touch football final as the Bandits secure a narrow championship win.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A group of Army personnel gather around a man in Army uniform rubbing two sticks together to start a fire.
11 May 2026
Army
News

Troops learn tactics of jungle warfare

Soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and United States learn survival skills during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A boy stands with a woman and man in Army uniform with the women holding a trophy and certificate.
10 May 2026
Army
News

Mother’s service shaped by quiet confidence

The Army Reserve recognises the contribution of mothers in uniform by highlighting their resilience and leadership.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A large group of people gather for a photo in a conference exhibition hall.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia showcases sovereign defence capability

Defence and the Australian Submarine Agency are a unified Australian presence at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 Conference.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A uniformed man works on a laptop at a table, with other people partially visible at the same workspace.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Cyber
News

Cyber defenders hunt invaders in virtual fight

ADF cyber specialists work with international partner to defend the cyber battlespace during Exercise Balikatan.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Three Army members, surrounded by medical equipment, stand in a canvas tent.
07 May 2026
Army
News

Bridging the medical evacuation gap

Defence medical personnel run their first overseas test of a ground based casualty evacuation team.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Men in AFL uniforms leap for a high ball as spectators watch from stadium seating.
07 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF mounts comeback in Anzac Day curtain-raiser

The ADF Anzac Aussie Rules team secures a late win over Australian Combined Emergency Services on Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Major sits at a table with Philipino armed service personnel.
07 May 2026
Army
News

Communication specialists add to their arsenal

Australian and Philippine military communication specialists collaborate during a week-long training session in Palawan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two men in military uniform stand side by side indoors.
06 May 2026
Army
News

Fusing multinational coordination during Balikatan

Fusion centres help partner nations coordinate and integrate forces during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man places a wreath on a headstone while another man pays his respects.
06 May 2026
Army
News

Formal burial of pilot provides a place to say goodbye

A headstone re-dedication in honour of Army Lieutenant Charles Henry Martin marks recognition of a brave life lost too soon.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A helicopter with soldiers on board takes off in front of a mountain on a fine day.
05 May 2026
Army
News

New choppers give battalion’s training a lift

Soldiers train with Black Hawks for the first time to build their unit's air assault capability.

Exercises & training