Two men in military uniform posing with a civilian woman for a photo.
07 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

How one stepdad inspired three paths of duty

Squadron Leader Paul Collins has watched three step-children take up service in three different uniforms.

People & service
A group photo of approximately 30 people, many in military fatigues, standing outside the Australian Defence Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute building.
05 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tropical disease experts discuss battle tactics

The ADF Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute hosted Asia-Pacific experts to share tactics against tropical diseases.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian and PNG soldiers fire a ceremonial gun salute at Port Moresby harbour.
05 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Fleet review, open day salute PNG independence

Thousands line the quay at Port Moresby as Pacific partners hail milestone in close neighbour's history.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Netballer stands against a green background with ball in both hands.
05 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Aussie sailor is on the ball

Service life supports one sailor's life-long passion for netball, from social games to ADF, state and Test honours.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Four Navy chefs in white with guest judge after winning their cooking competition.
05 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Navy chefs mussel out rivals in cooking comp

Services go head to head for bragging rights in the One Defence Hospitality and Catering Challenge.

Community engagement | People & service
Men and women in ADF and Papua New Guinea Defence Force uniforms chatting in front of a ship.
04 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Community and hospitality at heart of PNG welcome

ADF personnel attended a barbecue in the lead-up to Papua New Guinea's 50th Anniversary of Independence.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Navy officer works at a computer at Defence College of Intelligence.
04 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Joint training authority spies a gap in capability

Defence College of Intelligence and Defence School of Intelligence – Canberra meet the needs of National Defence Strategy.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
King Air aircraft takes off from Honiara airport, Solomon Islands.
03 Sep 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

ADF joins Pacific Islands in fishing fight

Air Force completes a deployment to the Solomon Islands for a mission in support of regional fishing protection.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Two men signing some documents with a view of a harbour through the window behind them.
03 Sep 2025
Navy
News

WA defence industry gets capability boost

The new Strategic Shipbuilder Agreement is set to boost WA's defence industry capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
: Four smiling people wearing formal military uniforms behind a table, standing in between the Malaysian and Australian flags.
02 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia, Malaysia sign ‘sister college’ agreement

Australia and Malaysia strengthen defence ties through 'sister college' agreement.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
An aviator from the Air Force biathlon team fires his rifle during Exercise Coolshot.
02 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Air Force ices victory in Exercise Coolshot

Aviators battle soldiers, sailors and the Brits in Nordic skiing and biathlon at Mt Hotham.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Three rowers line up with a Navy officer on the wharf at Cairns, with an ocean rowing boat moored in the background.
02 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Navy welcomes fellow mariners to Australia

Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron escorts Scottish rowing brothers into Cairns.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement