Trainee officers in formal uniform march with machine guns as one walks beside them holding a sword upright.
23 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Officer cadets march into their careers

ADFA's newest trainee officers march in the Chief of the Defence Force Parade as they mark a key milestone.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
A pipe and drum band marches on the grass field of a stadium.
20 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tattoo brings pageantry to Brisbane

The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo brings international performers to Brisbane for its 75th anniversary.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A Papua New Guinean officer in a dark green uniform stands for a photo in front of an Australian flag.
19 Feb 2026
Army
News

The importance of leading by example

Army's 3rd Brigade deputy commander reflects on his brigade’s mission and being a role model.

People & service
A team of athletes at an event.
19 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Toads and whistles

Referees and players from the ADF Touch Association were leaps and bounds ahead at the Bundaberg Cup.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A young boy in Army uniform, flanked by his brother and father, holds an award and certificate.
18 Feb 2026
Army
News

Gold commendation for cadet’s act of bravery

Army Cadet Austin Appelbee is recognised for his heroic swim to shore to raise help for his family at sea.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Two female athletes box in a ring with an umpire.
16 Feb 2026
Army
News

Soldier's strength built from discipline

Reinforced by the discipline she learnt in Defence, Corporal Taylah Gentzen took on the the world's heaviest female boxer.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A hand holds scissors cutting red tape in front of a computer screen.
16 Feb 2026
Army
News

Red tape in Army’s crosshairs

Army reduces administrative burden to restore commanders’ authority and improve readiness.

Capability & technology | People & service
People wearing backpacks walking toward an arch marked Kokoda Trail.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Walking in the muddy footsteps of Kokoda’s fallen

ADF junior leaders trek the Kokoda Trail to reflect on courage, endurance and shared history.

Commemoration & history | Exercises & training
A group of people wearing matching ADF sportswear smiling and standing in front of portable gazebos.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Triathletes shine at Batemans Bay

ADF triathletes deliver strong performances across multiple divisions at the Batemans Bay Triathlon.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A meeting room is filled with Defence personnel in uniform facing large screens.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Exercise strengthens trilateral cooperation

ADF personnel unite with Japanese and US military to strengthen capability during a joint integrated exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Dilapidated buildings with rusted corrugated iron roofs stand in front of railway overhead lines.
12 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence estate set for overhaul

Sixty-eight Defence sites are set for divestment to align infrastructure with future ADF capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
International senior enlisted leaders held a panel discussion during the Senior Enlisted Leaders Symposium at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
11 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Enlisted perspectives shape strategic dialogue

More than 200 senior enlisted leaders from 19 nations attended the inaugural Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium.

Alliances & relationships | People & service