Four people create a formation in mid air above a beach while skydiving.
22 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Jumping for gold at skydiving titles

ADF personnel's terminal velocity jumps earn them top spot at formation skydiving championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in a khaki uniform, including shorts and work boots, stands next to a helicopter inside a hangar.
22 Oct 2025
Army
News

Helicopter role gives soldier skills for life

Corporal William Spray’s career shift to Army aviation brought skills for life and unexpected fulfilment.

Capability & technology | People & service
People sit in a lecture theatre listening to someone giving a presentation.
21 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Future leaders foster lasting ties

The Junior Leaders Forum brings emerging leaders from Australia and Indonesia together, fostering cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The front cover of the 2025 Chief of Army Professional Study Guide.
21 Oct 2025
Army
News

Guide recommends resources for Army personnel

An extensive reading list sets out required tests, and some to avoid, for professional development.

Exercises & training | People & service
The RAAF Roulettes perform a flying display during the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000.
20 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Motorsport meets military at Bathurst 1000

The ADF showcases capability and opportunity to 200,000 gathered at Mount Panorama for the Repco Bathurst 1000.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Four people navigate an obstacle course while wearing gas masks.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selection course identifies Special Forces Integrators

Candidates are pushed outside their comfort zones in the new selection course for Special Operations Command.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man in military uniform standing in front of an aircraft.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Two decades at Defence

Warrant Officer Matthew Budd says Defence has given him adventure, growth and a future – both personal and professional.

People & service
Two ADF members watch another ADF squash player hitting the ball.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mental and physical prowess add up to victory

Air Force edges out Army during tight competition at the ADF Squash Nationals.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A soldier winches out of a helicopter in a crash rescue exercise in Papua New Guinea.
15 Oct 2025
Army
News

Army’s first responders practise their craft

When ADF helicopter crews get into trouble, it's the crash response team who winch in to the rescue.

Exercises & training | Relief & assistance
Soldiers and aviators fire pistols during a competition.
15 Oct 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Defence shooters hit the mark at national competition

ADF teams seize the podium at Australian Police and Services Pistol Championship.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Two people in military uniform wearing light blue caps speak to three men in civilian clothes, one of whom is holding a knife.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF showcases world-class peacekeeping training

The ADF trains personnel for complex UN peacekeeping missions at the Peace Operations Training Centre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of Defence personnel in Army uniforms march along a street.
14 Oct 2025
Army
News

City honours school with freedom of entry

With swords drawn and drums beating, the Defence School of Signals personnel march through the city of Banyule.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement