Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Dr Ben Sparkes left, works with Australian-built quantum clocks at the University of Adelaide. He is now part of a research project to create and deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link.
14 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New tech to enhance the battlespace

This World Quantum Day, Defence Science and Technology Group shares details of a new cutting-edge research project.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Corporal Sarah Munro, centre, and Private Cassandra Lally, right, from the South East Queensland Netball Association, present staff from Mates4Mates Brisbane a framed jersey to recognise their sponsorship.
14 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Netball bonds with Mates4Mates

South East Queensland Netball Association honours sponsor's shared values with framed jersey award.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Participants undertake Run Army 2025 throughout Brisbane CBD.
14 Apr 2025
Army
News

Run Army participants dig deep for Legacy

Now firmly on Brisbane's social calendar, its recent Run Army event was the biggest yet, raising $210,000 for charity so far.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Commander Integrated Area Defence System, Air Vice-Marshal Nathan Christie, speaks to participants of Exercise Bersama Shield during the opening ceremony at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia.
11 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Nations prepare for warfighting exercise

Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom conduct exercises across the Malay Peninsula. 

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The Townsville community participates in Run Army 2025 at Jezzine Barracks, Townsville, Queensland.
11 Apr 2025
Army
News

Running for a common cause

Run Army turnout promotes health, resilience and support for those who serve in Australia's premier garrison city.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
The Legacy display at the North Queensland Legacy Breakfast at Townsville Stadium.
10 Apr 2025
Army
News

Breakfast event celebrates Legacy

Legatees, soldiers and community members attend the North Queensland Legacy Business Breakfast.

Community engagement | People & service
ADF personnel compete during a race at the ADF Sailing Carnival on Sydney Harbour, NSW.
10 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Services battle it out in the water

Army and Air Force go head-to-head at the ADF interservice keelboat championship held on Sydney Harbour.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Cadets take part in Run Army 2025 in Brisbane.
10 Apr 2025
Army
News

Cadets lace up for Run Army

More than 200 cadets, staff and family members take part in Run Army to raise money for Legacy.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Sergeant Matthew Watson (centre) from 20th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron prepares the miniature remote answer back system to render safe the unexploded ordnance during Operation Render Safe 25-B Nauru.
09 Apr 2025
Army
News

Sappers ensure Nauru is safe

ADF explosives experts dispose of World War 2-era unexploded ordnance in Nauru.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Team that included eight ADFA Trainee Officers after the Australian Rover Challenge in Adelaide.
09 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Trainee officers share spoils at Rover challenge

Eight ADF Academy officers complete the 2025 Australian Rover Challenge at Adelaide University.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers and Corporal Riley Blennerhasset present the 2025 North Queensland Cowboys NRL Defence jersey, at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.
07 Apr 2025
Army
News

NRL jersey reaffirms link with brigade

North Queensland Cowboys launch their 2025 Defence jersey at Lavarack Barracks.

Community engagement
Private Keith Ross with his art piece 'Heavy is the head that wears the 381 crown' at the Defending The Arts Festival in Canberra. Photos: Corporal Michael Rogers
07 Apr 2025
Army
News

Finding the extraordinary in the ordinary

Private Keith Ross is one of 20 ADF members to have their art displayed at the Defending the Arts Festival.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service