Japanese drummers, left, perform for military personnel in camouflage uniforms in a low-ceiling room.
16 Sep 2025
Army
News

Ex Yama Sakura enhances military cooperation

Personnel from Australia, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the US Army tackle regional challenges.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A large warehouse space containing several shipping containers.
16 Sep 2025
Army
News

New tank simulator ramps up the realism

Army’s new tank simulators deliver unmatched realism, helping crews sharpen skills and battlefield readiness.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Islanders in civilian dress board a Navy vessel, assisted by sailors in grey uniform.
16 Sep 2025
Army
News

Exercise enhances Tuvalu’s disaster response

The ADF works with Pacific Island partners to improve assistance in civil or military emergency.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Five cyclists standing with their bikes in front of two aircraft.
15 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Building resilience, discipline and friendships

ADF Cycling attends the 6 Squadron family day, promoting the ADF Cycling Community and ADF Cycling Carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in Air Force uniform and a women in Army uniform lean on a rail against a green background.
15 Sep 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Siblings share 90 years of service

Air Force Flight Sergeant Marc Werner and Army Sergeant Amanda Werner look back on their long careers.

People & service
Explosions obscure the movement of an armoured vehicle in the Australian bush.
15 Sep 2025
Army
News

New armoured vehicle a game-changer

Army’s newest cavalry vehicles are put to the test, with improved mobility, protection, fire power and network communication.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Three Legacy Bears wear Navy, Army and Air Force uniforms.
12 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Annual fundraiser a big boost for Legacy

Badges and bears on sale for Legacy Week support 40,000 widows, widowers and families nationwide.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A woman in Air Force uniform addresses a lecture theatre, speaking into a microphone.
12 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

First serving ADF nurse to lead nursing college

Appointment to Australian College of Nursing president follows in the footsteps of World War 2 hero and role model.

Awards & recognition | Community engagement
Two men shaking hands as one presents the other with a medal.
12 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Combat comic 'Lehmo’ honoured

Comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehman's 20 years of entertaining deployed troops has been recognised with a medal.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man standing outside holding medals and a photo album.
12 Sep 2025
Army
News

Defence APS member reunited with lost medals

World War 2 medals belonging to an APS member's grandfather are returned 40 years after they disappeared.

Commemoration & history | People & service
An academic in cap and gown awards a degree scroll to a tall man in university garb.
11 Sep 2025
Army
News

Funding for undergraduate degrees

The Army Tertiary Education Program is providing support to soldiers and officers in their university study.

Exercises & training | People & service
Defence personnel stand alongside a blood-drop mascot to launch a blood donation drive.
11 Sep 2025
Army
News

Drive for life-saving blood launched

The ability for ADF to deliver blood at point of wounding is a critical enabler on the battlefield and at home.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service