A few people hold a small black watercraft and walk into water near a boardwalk.
24 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australian defence rehearsals cross the continent

ADF personnel put the focus on homeland security in real-world scenarios during Exercise Austral Shield.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A large gun on a ship fires out to sea with a dark cloud of smoke seen and a projectile.
24 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Sydney locks and loads for maritime rodeo

HMAS Sydney tests its gunnery skills against international counterparts during the 'RIMPAC Rodeo'.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two ships are seen connected by lines under a pinkish sky.
24 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Side-by-side for over a century

Navy personnel from Australia and New Zealand sit down to consolidate lessons and friendships.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two ships are joined by a line while at sea.
24 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Coming together to improve capability

HMA Ships Supply and Choules conduct simultaneous and vertical replenishments in the South China Sea.

Exercises & training
Two ice hockey players compete during a game.
24 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Slapshots and strong ties

The ADF gain more than just a win in an ice hockey match on Canada Day.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
A large crowd of people sitting in seats in a lecture theatre watching a man present in stage.
24 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Exploring the future of space and cyber domains

Space, cyber and collaboration take centre stage at the Space and Cyber Domain Industry Forum.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Three Navy personnel from Australia and the US stand and talk. A ship is seen in the background.
23 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Allies work as one in Hawaiian waters

Australian Navy personnel train alongside the US Navy to integrate aviation operations at sea.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two military men and a civilian walk down a path together, talking.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Helping hands for hazardous material

The ADF assists Pacific partners to identify World War II explosive remnants in Vanuatu.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Three people dressed in metal armour engage in sporting combat with swords.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel strike a blow for combat sport

Defence personnel join civilians to compete in the growing sport of medieval-style combat wearing full suits of armour.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Two men stand in front of a small structure in an open bush area.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Keeping an eye on hotly contested space

The ADF is trialling a new sensor to track and observe satellites and other objects in outer space.

Capability & technology
Three ships sail side-by-side in a deep blue sea.
23 Jul 2026
Navy
News

No ships like friend ships

HMAS Sydney joins the US, Canada and New Zealand for refuelling activities in Hawaiian waters.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Four people create a prism-shaped structure from sticks and branches.
22 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sharpening survival skills in the tropics

ADF personnel and international partners band together to beat the conditions in a combat survival course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training