A ship’s forecastle cuts through rough water.
13 Feb 2026
Navy
News

HMAS Toowoomba transits South China Sea

HMAS Toowoomba transits the South China Sea as part of its regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
People wearing backpacks walking toward an arch marked Kokoda Trail.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Walking in the muddy footsteps of Kokoda’s fallen

ADF junior leaders trek the Kokoda Trail to reflect on courage, endurance and shared history.

Commemoration & history | Exercises & training
People standing on the deck of a ship holding drums, four in traditional clothing and two in Royal Australian Navy fatigues.
13 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Training cruise strengthens naval ties

Two Navy officers join a South Korean Navy training cruise to build skills and partnerships.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A man in Air Force fatigues holds a framed certificate and a medal in a presentation box while he stands in front of a green aircraft with propellers on both wings.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Half a century of dedicated service

Sergeant David Humphry retires after a 50-year career shaped by service and mentoring.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A female rugby player in a gold and green team shirt and holding a rugby ball stands outdoors on a fine day.
12 Feb 2026
Navy
News

From tryouts to ultimate goals

After the success of a rugby development day in WA last year, Navy gears up to do it again in the east.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Dilapidated buildings with rusted corrugated iron roofs stand in front of railway overhead lines.
12 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence estate set for overhaul

Sixty-eight Defence sites are set for divestment to align infrastructure with future ADF capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
International senior enlisted leaders held a panel discussion during the Senior Enlisted Leaders Symposium at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
11 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Enlisted perspectives shape strategic dialogue

More than 200 senior enlisted leaders from 19 nations attended the inaugural Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
An officer smiles while talking with a sailor on a covered deck area.
11 Feb 2026
Navy
News

A long commitment to the region

Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones revisits Jakarta and reflects on long-standing regional presence.

Operations & missions | People & service
A woman stands beside a man in uniform holding a glass award.
10 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recipients of Prince of Wales Award announced

Seventeen ADF reservists are named recipients of the 2026 Prince of Wales Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A woman looks at a clear scientific tray.
10 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Printing mini livers to save lives

Molecular biologist Natalie Withington is contributing to a research program to further support military readiness.

Capability & technology | People & service
Sailors standing beneath a 5-inch gun on the deck of the ship, some with ammunition held in their hands.
10 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Regional presence deployments continue in 2026

Australia continues its regional engagement through the 2026 regional presence deployment program.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A soldier crouches on the ground displaying ration pack items to several people standing nearby.
09 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Feedback fuels ration pack improvements

ADF personnel's feedback guides ongoing improvements to Australia’s combat ration packs.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service