A female Army officer accepts a handover plaque from a male Army officer.
03 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Chief reflects on a defining chapter in service

The outgoing Chief of Joint Capabilities looks back on a career that has been shaped by leadership, service and the Army.

People & service
A missile flying under the wing of an aircraft.
03 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Anzac teamwork sinks target

Australian and New Zealand air forces integrate for their first live-fire sink exercise in the west Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A series of bays covered with roofing to house 14 new Defence vehicles.
03 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Moorebank project strengthens Defence capability

The infrastructure upgrade is helping Defence provide timely responses during joint humanitarian operations.

Capability & technology | Relief & assistance
Two Navy personnel present another with a special plaque.
03 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Stepping ashore after 36 years of service

A Navy marine technician wraps up 36 years in Navy as HMAS Sydney docks at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.

People & service
Four men in uniform stand in line on a ship's deck holding a long wooden sign with large silver letters spelling ‘TOOWOOMBA’.
03 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Toowoomba locals proud to honour home

Sailors from Toowoomba reunite on HMAS Toowoomba 17 years after meeting at recruit school.

Operations & missions | People & service
A group of New Zealand Defence personnel stand and look up at a ship from a dock.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Crossing the ditch to boost bonds

Reservists from Australia and New Zealand go on exchange to strengthen capability.

Alliances & relationships
Five people in a small inflatable boat beside a large T-shaped metal frame.
02 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Bilateral exercise boosts readiness

The Australian and Philippine navies strengthen maritime cooperation through Exercise Lumbas.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman and man squat down in sand at the water's edge with a toddler standing between them.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Centralised support for veterans and their families

The Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency is launched, marking an important step for the veteran community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two Navy officers shake hands as they hand over responsibility for HMAS Sydney
02 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Handing over the weight of command

Command of HMAS Sydney is handed over after the ship arrives in Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man standing on a beach with his arms crossed.
01 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Djabugay officer drives deadly change

Ahead of NAIDOC Week, a Navy lieutenant discusses the theme '50 Years of Deadly' and his work in an Indigenous advisory role.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man in a blue sports shirt kicking a soccer ball on an indoor court as a man in a red sports shirt tries to block him.
01 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence futsal makes a comeback

Defence futsal returns after 11 years, with Army claiming the men’s and women’s titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
People walking near a helicopter on the deck of a ship.
01 Jul 2026
Navy
News

All aboard HMAS Sydney

Thousands tour HMAS Sydney during the world’s largest international maritime exercise.

Community engagement | Exercises & training