Two tennis teams - ADF and the British Army team - pose for a photo on a grass tennis court.
30 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Players renew century-old rivalry

After more than 100 years, the British Army tennis team heads Down Under to take on the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Performers fill a stadium field with a castle style stage backdrop and fireworks overhead.
29 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pipes and Drums prepare for Tattoo

ADF musicians get ready for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s Brisbane shows.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A helmeted soldier with water droplets on his gear looks out an open helicopter door toward the floodwater below.
29 Jan 2026
Army
News

Night-time rescue earns award

Warrant Officer Class 2 Rick Scott receives the Conspicuous Service Cross for a high-risk flood rescue.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Several soldiers lie prone on a firing line aiming their weapons downrange.
28 Jan 2026
Army
News

New firing range hits the mark

A former infantry soldier helps deliver a new 600-metre marksmanship training range at Greenbank Training Area.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A Navy MH-60R helicopter displays the Australian National Flag over Sydney Harbour for Australia Day.
27 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence proud to support Australia Day activities

Sailors, soldiers and aviators stand with their communities across the nation on Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A player runs with the ball while an opponent moves in to make a touch.
27 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

33 Squadron claims victory in returning touch comp

RAAF Base Amberley’s first touch football competition in five years ends with a grand final win for 33 Squadron.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Private Bailey Campbell poses for a studio photo in Army uniform.
27 Jan 2026
Army
News

Award for managing critical systems under pressure

Private Bailey Campbell is awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal in the Australia Day honours list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A soldier attaches a trailer to the rear of a large vehicle.
27 Jan 2026
Army
News

Pay boost for Army drivers

Army introduces new pay grades to recognise the work of heavy vehicle drivers and senior transport planners.

Capability & technology | People & service
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26 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Defence personnel recognised on Australia Day

The 2026 Australia Day honours recognise 82 personnel from across the Australian Defence Force.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
An Army member supports a bag of blood held by another as a mock casualty receives treatment for a wound.
23 Jan 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Medics confronted with multiple challenges

The 3rd Health Battalion trials innovative ways of deploying equipment into the field under demanding conditions.

Exercises & training
A military vehicle gets washed.
23 Jan 2026
Army
News

Heavy vehicles, lighter footprint

A relocatable vehicle wash point trial for vehicles coming off exercise proves to be faster and more sustainable.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A robotic dog on a stage with three glass trophies on its back.
23 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber challenge is serious business

Cyber specialists put their skills to the test at the annual ADF Cyber Skills Challenge.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership