An Australian rugby player in gold jersey runs towards a French defender in white.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF women tackle global rugby powers

Elite teams from Australia, Fiji, France, Tonga, Zambia and the UK participate in a contest of skill, strategy and camaraderie.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian soldiers walk through knee-high grass as purple smoke billows behind them, shrouding the soldiers still arriving on the beach.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aussie and Filipino troops hit the beach at San Vicente

Exercise Alon 25 has allowed Australia and the Philippines to strengthen regional warfighting capabilities.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A member of public tries on a bomb disposal suit at ADFA Open Day.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADFA open day 2025 the biggest yet

An estimated 20,000 people visited the academy's annual showcase, with more than 85 displays and interactive exhibits.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
An ADF hockey player in blue plays the ball against a WA players in black and gold.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence hockey stars earn green-and-gold

Five ADF players and three staff are selected for national honours after state-versus-state tournament in Rockhampton.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A group of approximately 15 people stand in front of a van covered in predominantly blue vinyl wrap and featuring the words 'Fly Navy'.
27 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Navy’s NAPS hits the road with new-look van

Navy's customised van is hitting the road to inspire the next generation of aviators.

Community engagement | People & service
A group of people, several in Navy uniforms, standing in a 'V' formation in front of a tall ship.
27 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Charting a course for young Australians

STS Young Endeavour has been changing the lives of young Australians for over 30 years.

Community engagement | People & service
A man in Navy fatigues stands in front of a Military Police vehicle and a Navy ship.
26 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Boosting morale and security

For Lieutenant Graham, a tribunal decision means better career progression and pay.

People & service
Australian Defence Force and Public Service personnel with data testing equipment on Exercise Talisman Sabre.
25 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Defence strengthens edge against GPS denial

Directorate ensures accurate positioning, navigation and timing data vital to ADF operations.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A woman and a man in Navy uniforms holding a plaque.
25 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Award finalist driving Navy change

Sailor of the Year finalist Petty Officer Kelsie Wright talks about her career, life and what it means to be a finalist.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Navy sailors carry the coffin of a World War 2 veteran draped in the Australian ensign.
25 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Last living link to tragedy of HMAS Canberra I

The funeral for a survivor of a World War 2 sinking takes place on the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A Navy officer holds Indigenous artwork presented to HMAS Stirling, with a naval gun in the background
22 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Indigenous art for submarine training centre

Design honours next generation of sailors and officers and efforts to produce proficient and assured personnel.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Three men talking at looking at a display of Defence Science and Technology Group products.
22 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia, UK partner on guided weapons R&D

A partnership between Australia and the UK will bring together cutting-edge technologies from both countries.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology