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
Australian Army M1A2 Abrams tank reversing up a short ramp onto HMAS Adelaide.
26 Sep 2025
Navy, Army
News

Army’s new armour makes waves at sea

Army trials sea transport of some of its newest and heaviest land combat platforms with HMAS Adelaide.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A man in a white shirt and waistcoat holds a computer chip in his hands and smiles for the camera.
25 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence-backed innovation wins Eureka Prize

A Defence scientist and his colleague win one of Australia's most prestigious science awards.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
An aerial photograph of the cemetery, with gravestones grouped in three large sections in a green, tree-filled, tropical setting with mountains in the background.
25 Sep 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Bomana visit a moving moment for ADF members

ADF members pay tribute to fallen relatives at Bomana War Cemetery while in Papua New Guinea.

Commemoration & history | Operations & missions
Three ADF cadets hold up juice boxes.
25 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADFA young bloods give back to their community

More than 120 Australian Defence Force Academy students join the Defence Blood Drive.

People & service
Navy Cadets complete a confidence course, scrambling under a rope net.
25 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cadet programs add to employment prospects

Modern training and leadership development strengthens the ADF’s future talent pipeline.

Community engagement | People & service