Six women, a Royal Australian Air Force officer at centre, and five Royal Cambodian Armed Forces personnel during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024.
03 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Women, Peace and Security proves a force multiplier

Commander Tyson Nicholas reflects on how Women, Peace and Security strengthens Defence capability.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Two Australian Navy Cadets enjoy a laugh at the ANC national camp, with a helicopter in the background.
31 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Cadets enjoy best of Navy at national camp

A week-long activity showcases an obstacle course, survival-at-sea training, drone flying and all things aviation.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A woman in Royal Australian Air Force uniform speaks with local woman at a workshop in Papua New Guinea.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence leadership in Women, Peace and Security

Defence marks 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, stressing gender as key to operational success.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A group of women in netball uniforms for a huddle with their hands on top of one another in the centre of the circle.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF netballers finish third at Masters

ADF women over 30 narrowly miss out on playing for netball gold at the Australian Masters Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A person gaming on a laptop, viewed from over their shoulder.
31 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber enthusiasts prepare for battle

Defence cyber professionals prepare to test their skills at the Cyber Skills Challenge.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man and woman in military uniform with a decorated stick.
31 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Navy women picking up the weight of strength

To signify the powerful role women play in Defence, an Aboriginal weapon is presented to Navy.

Community engagement | People & service
A woman wearing a Defence lanyard smiles and makes a heart shape with her hands while standing in an office hallway.
30 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Work-life balance a drawcard for Defence

For Anneliese Knight, a career with Defence delivers on flexibility, learning and values.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A small group of people arrange sticky notes across a timeline on a whiteboard.
30 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mind over manoeuvre

An advanced course enhances Defence’s readiness in a complex information environment.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in military uniform aboard a ship.
30 Oct 2025
Navy
News

A heart-warming reunion

HMAS Ballarat reunites an able seaman and his father in the Philippines during a regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A man in uniform working on a laptop computer, with a whiteboard filled with writing behind him.
30 Oct 2025
Navy, Cyber
News

Deployed cyber specialists deliver mission assurance

Cyber warfare specialists' deployment is essential for providing mission assurance in the digital battlespace.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
Three teenagers and a man in military uniforms standing side by side.
29 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Cadets forge global bonds through Navy exchange

Australian Navy Cadets showcase naval tradition across the globe through international exchanges.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Soldiers work in a bridge while pink smoke floats in the background.
29 Oct 2025
Navy, Army
News

A gap year like no other

Two ADF members are experiencing the benefits of a career in the Defence Force through the Gap Year program.

Exercises & training | People & service