A Military Tattoo taking place in a stadium field with fireworks in the night sky.
23 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of nationhood

Towns and villages across Papua New Guinea come alive during celebrations marking 50 years of nationhood.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Soldiers running and crawling down a trench bearing weapons as pink smoke billows behind them.
23 Sep 2025
Army
News

Battalion ready to respond

In an Adelaide Hills town, Exercise Rhino Run tests Army readiness to respond to domestic security challenges.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A man operating a bulldozer in a tropical setting.
23 Sep 2025
Army
News

Army and First Nations communities build together

The Army Ailan Community Assistance Program in the Torres Strait Islands passes the halfway mark successfully.

Community engagement | People & service
A large group of people gather for a photo in amongst the exhibits at a defence tradeshow.
23 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strong partnerships on show in the UK

A record 132 Australian defence industry companies are showcased at an exhibition in London.

Alliances & relationships | Industry & partnership
A group of soldiers standing around a tactical table as one points to something on a map.
22 Sep 2025
Army
News

Exercise builds tactical bridge to the future

Australian and Japanese personnel explore future conflict scenarios during Exercise Mirai Bridge in Canberra.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Waves crashing against an amphibious vehicle filled with soldiers as it navigates through the surf.
22 Sep 2025
Army
News

Army watercraft make waves at Rainbow Beach

Exercise Surfing Penguin transforms Queensland’s Rainbow Beach from a quiet coastal town into a hub of activity.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Three people in military uniform sit on leather armchairs, talking and looking at books on a coffee table.
22 Sep 2025
Army
News

International cadets mentored in Canberra

Two future Timor-Leste Defence Force leaders undergo officer training at the Royal Military College - Duntroon.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A large group photo, with people standing on stairs outside a large building.
19 Sep 2025
Army
News

New chapter of cooperation with Timor-Leste

Indo-Pacific Endeavour marks the 26th anniversary of the 1999 INTERFET peacekeeping mission in Dili, Timor-Leste.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Three people in uniform shaking hands on a parade ground, standing in front of lecterns and the flags of Australia, Japan and the United States.
18 Sep 2025
Army
News

Orient Shield 'strengthens bonds' with Japan, US

Australian soldiers are participating in Exercise Orient Shield with Japan and the US for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman in Army uniform giving a speech to an audience on the deck of a ship.
18 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cooperation and connection in Brunei

Indo-Pacific Endeavour builds Australia-Brunei defence ties through cultural exchange and cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in military uniform places a scarf onto the shoulders of another man in military uniform.
18 Sep 2025
Army
News

Kicking off connection in Timor-Leste

Australian Defence Force personnel arrived in Timor-Leste to commemorate the INTERFET mission through sport, faith and shared history.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Army chaplain in camouflage uniform stands on the deck of a warship, with sea and hills in the background.
18 Sep 2025
Army
News

Unity through faith crosses borders

Army chaplain finds connections throughout the Pacific during PNG's 50th anniversary of independence events.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events