Four people navigate an obstacle course while wearing gas masks.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selection course identifies Special Forces Integrators

Candidates are pushed outside their comfort zones in the new selection course for Special Operations Command.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man in military uniform standing in front of an aircraft.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Two decades at Defence

Warrant Officer Matthew Budd says Defence has given him adventure, growth and a future – both personal and professional.

People & service
Two ADF members watch another ADF squash player hitting the ball.
15 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mental and physical prowess add up to victory

Air Force edges out Army during tight competition at the ADF Squash Nationals.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Two people in military uniform wearing light blue caps speak to three men in civilian clothes, one of whom is holding a knife.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF showcases world-class peacekeeping training

The ADF trains personnel for complex UN peacekeeping missions at the Peace Operations Training Centre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Men and women wearing athleisure in a gym.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army reclaims title of fittest

Six teams go head-to-head in the ADF Triservice CrossFit Championships, with Army victorious once again.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Construction workers stand either side of a business sign, in between two cars at a construction site.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence backs Indigenous capability

Defence awards more than $70 million in construction contracts to two First Nations-owned businesses.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
A soldier in combat gear speaks to a mother and child at Perth Royal Show.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Triservice displays wow Perth Royal Show

Annual agricultural gathering marks official launch of Defence Hub to connect with community.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Two ADF crews compete in eight-person rowing on Lake Burley Griffin.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Rowers regain sea legs in Canberra

Lake Burley Griffin hosts ADF rowing championships for novice and returning athletes.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Five netball players and their coach form up in V formation.
14 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Mustangs show mettle with triple crown

Triservice netball teams' resilience and decision-making skills carry future officers forward.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A navy ship sails in blue-grey waters on a cloudy day.
13 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Eyre arrives at her home port

The second of Navy's six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels marks a significant milestone.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man in Navy uniform standing in front of a white vehicle.
13 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Bravery on the battlefield and beyond

After an improvised explosive device shattered a UN patrol, one Navy member's resilience and swift actions saved lives.

Awards & recognition | Operations & missions
A person hangs on a rope from a rock face with blue sky, sun and green plains in the background.
13 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Between a rocky and an icy place

Over two weeks, Defence personnel put their skills to the test at the Rock and Ice 25 carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service