A woman is upside down underwater in a kayak, her ponytail floating above her head.
27 Oct 2025
Army
News

Young officers learn to manage stress

Capsized kayaks and problem-solving games help Army’s newest officers master stress.

Exercises & training | People & service
Three uniformed people wearing headsets look at computer screens in a dimly lit room.
24 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Significant milestone for Australian-delivered course

Australia marks a training milestone as its second Air Defence Artillery Fire Control course wraps up.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two Army personnel and one Navy officer stand with a monument at the Australian War Memorial.
24 Oct 2025
Navy, Army
News

Keeping the peace during Op Linesmen

ADF personnel contribute to peace and security on the Korean Peninsula during a six-month deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Cargo pallets airdropped from a C-17A Globemaster III as part of a resupply to the Australian Antarctic Division during Operation Southern Discovery.
24 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Op Southern Discovery supports Antarctic research

Defence support is helping scientists discover secrets about prehistoric climate change deep in the Antarctic ice.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
A man points a gun to the sky where an exploded clay target can be seen.
23 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Shooter makes history at clay target titles

For the first time, Air Force takes the title of the ADF Clay Target Championships Overall High Gun.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Four people create a formation in mid air above a beach while skydiving.
22 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Jumping for gold at skydiving titles

ADF personnel's terminal velocity jumps earn them top spot at formation skydiving championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in a khaki uniform, including shorts and work boots, stands next to a helicopter inside a hangar.
22 Oct 2025
Army
News

Helicopter role gives soldier skills for life

Corporal William Spray’s career shift to Army aviation brought skills for life and unexpected fulfilment.

Capability & technology | People & service
People sit in a lecture theatre listening to someone giving a presentation.
21 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Future leaders foster lasting ties

The Junior Leaders Forum brings emerging leaders from Australia and Indonesia together, fostering cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The front cover of the 2025 Chief of Army Professional Study Guide.
21 Oct 2025
Army
News

Guide recommends resources for Army personnel

An extensive reading list sets out required tests, and some to avoid, for professional development.

Exercises & training | People & service
The RAAF Roulettes perform a flying display during the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000.
20 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Motorsport meets military at Bathurst 1000

The ADF showcases capability and opportunity to 200,000 gathered at Mount Panorama for the Repco Bathurst 1000.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Four people navigate an obstacle course while wearing gas masks.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selection course identifies Special Forces Integrators

Candidates are pushed outside their comfort zones in the new selection course for Special Operations Command.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man in military uniform standing in front of an aircraft.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Two decades at Defence

Warrant Officer Matthew Budd says Defence has given him adventure, growth and a future – both personal and professional.

People & service