Rows of uniformed personnel stand closely together with their arms linked.
24 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF joins partners in Exercise Balikatan

Australian Defence Force members train with international partners during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A missile launches off the back of an Army truck in Woomera.
24 Apr 2026
Army
News

First firing of Australian-made missiles a success

The first Australian-made guided multiple launch rocket system missiles are test-fired at Woomera in South Australia.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A female Army member holds a certificate and award in a room full of desks and chairs.
23 Apr 2026
Army
News

Natural path to service forged by family

Army signaller Corporal Tamara Madzika helps train the next generation of Defence communicators.

People & service
A Solomon Islands person and an Australian Army member tend to a mock casualty.
23 Apr 2026
Army
News

ADF training assists Solomons personnel to skill up

Army instructors deliver bespoke training to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force in Honiara.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army rugby league players tackle an opponent during a match.
23 Apr 2026
Army
News

Thunder and Lightning no match for Sawtell Panthers

Army Rugby League teams clash with the Sawtell Panthers during the Sergeant Matthew Locke MG charity match.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A black and white photo of a young military member with a special glove on one hand and walking down a staircase.
23 Apr 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Marching memories forward

A veteran with a long lineage of service inspires three generations of his family to march in an Anzac parade.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A Solomon Islands man sets up a drone as an Australian Army member watches on.
22 Apr 2026
Army
News

Coastwatchers legacy levels up

Australian Army teams deliver drone and border surveillance courses during Exercise Coastwatchers.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two men in green sports uniforms flanked by soldiers in camouflage, with soldiers in tanks behind them and a mountain in the background.
21 Apr 2026
Army
News

Cowboys’ Defence jersey symbolises bond with Army

The Cowboys NRL Anzac Round jersey reflects Army’s presence in North Queensland and shared values.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in uniform stands in a carpark in front of several camouflaged military vehicles.
21 Apr 2026
Army
News

Exercise connects mates and militaries

Exercise Mercury Run strengthens Army communications across units and partner forces.

Exercises & training | People & service
Cadets stand o top of a bridge-like structure fist pumping the air.
21 Apr 2026
Army
News

New generation rises to the challenge

From kayaking to abseiling, cadets give their best during Army's annual 72-hour challenge, in Tasmania.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
People in uniform sit at rows of desks using computers in a classroom while a man speaks at the front of the room.
21 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

The importance of controlling the narrative

Defence trials new approaches to strengthen workforce capability in the information environment.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A black and white photo of a man in uniform.
21 Apr 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Aviator's identity restored after 100 years

A young World War I aviator's grave has been reinterred after more than a century of unmarked burial.

Commemoration & history | People & service