A group of men and women talking at a social function.
03 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Climate seminar targets the ‘carbon bootprint’

Indo-Pacific Endeavour fosters Australia-Bangladesh collaboration on sustainable fuels and climate resilience.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A white uncrewed aircraft flies in a clear blue sky.
03 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Navy launches new eye in the sky

The first flight of the Integrator aircraft system marks the start of a new phase for uncrewed aircraft for Navy.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two Army drone racers handle their aircraft at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
02 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Drone title a buzz for tech-savvy mates

Bathurst reservists flying high on fifth international military championship win.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
A man and a woman crouch on a hill to plant one vetiver grass plant.
02 Oct 2025
Navy, Army
News

ADF helps Timorese get to root of erosion problem

ADF personnel help prevent erosion by planting vetiver grass in villages around Dili during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
First Nations people and sailors stand in front of a fire with smoke rising.
02 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Building and paddling a shared canoe

Sailors walk alongside Top End community to fortify their mutual enduring connection to the sea.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Defence Force, Japan Self-Defense Force and US Armed Forces personnel combine for Joint Exercise for Rescue 2025.
02 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF joins Women, Peace and Security initiative

Joint earthquake response exercise between Australia, Japan and the US highlights gender equity in humanitarian responses.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Navy crew in running gear before the start of a half Marathon in Malaysia.
02 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Ballarat sailors go the distance

HMAS Ballarat crew swap the sea for the streets to compete in the Pahang Half Marathon in Malaysia.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
A sailor sitting at a desk with lots of communications controls.
01 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Sailor's journey from Europe to the classroom

A year of study a unique opportunity for one sailor, with potential long-term benefits for his naval career.

People & service
Four soldiers in team uniform hold trophies from the Military International Drone Racing Tournament.
01 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF drone racers go five-straight in UK

Australian drone pilots maintain an edge as the competition builds in a recent international military tournament.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
QAn Air Force officer speaks to her Brunei counterpart during regional engagement activities.
30 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

People at the forefront for Defence partners

Australia and Brunei work together on personnel issues during a regional engagement activity.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Navy Imam in Islamic robes speaks at a mosque attended by men in civilian clothes.
30 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Bridging cultures and nations through faith

Navy chaplain's address in the Maldives brings solace in the connection established through common beliefs.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Hammond greets Queen Nanasipau’u of Tonga with a handshake. King Tupou VI stands beside her. A man in a suit stands next to the Vice Admiral. A white car is parked behind the Tongan royals in the Garden Island Defence Precinct.
29 Sep 2025
Navy
News

A royal welcome at Fleet Base East

Tonga's monarchs are welcomed to Australia with a Sydney Harbour cruise on the Admiral Hudson.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events