Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, signs the ADF Family Covenant with Defence Family Advocate of Australia, Charlotte Webb, DMFS patron, Belinda Johnston, Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, and acting head of Joint Support Services Division, Air Commodore Patrick Keane.
15 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Families front of mind for ADF

International Day of Families celebrates the unwavering strength and commitment of support on the home front.

Community engagement | People & service
Members of the Pacific Response Group headquarters team in Noumea, New Caledonia during Exercise Croix du Sud.
14 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Debut for regional emergency response group

Australia joins partner nations on French-led Exercise Croix du Sud, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise.

Exercises & training
Lieutenant Ashley Churchin shows members of the public the systems on the bridge on board HMAS Choules during an open day held in Hobart.
13 May 2025
Navy
News

Choules brings sea life to shore

Hobart locals were welcomed aboard HMAS Choules during a port visit open day.

Community engagement | People & service
Commander IPE25 Brigadier Jennifer Harris and team, with the Australian Embassy in Laos, discuss opportunities for further collaboration with the Lao People’s Army and Foreign Relations Department for IPE25.
13 May 2025
Navy
News

Indo-Pacific Endeavour embarks on new phase

IPE25, a flagship demonstration of the Australia Government's commitment to the region, furthers flexibility in engagement.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant James Wilcox deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025.
12 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

The movers and shakers of the ADF

If it needs to be supplied, moved or fixed, logistics planners keep Defence moving around the regions.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
From left, Lieutenant Amanda Serra, Lieutenant Melanie Robinson, Sub-Lieutenant Meredith Leonard, Lieutenant Deb Reynolds and Lieutenant Felicity Jevardat de Fombelle on board HMAS Adelaide during a tour.
11 May 2025
Navy
News

Middle-aged mums are raring to go

After years of forging careers and raising children, mature women tell why they signed up to serve.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Defence Force members march with service personnel from other Commonwealth nations during the London parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
09 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF honours VE Day in London

Australian Defence Force members join the march to mark 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2 in Europe.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
Royal Australian Navy officer Captain Brett Westcott is Commander of Headquarters Middle East, deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025.
09 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Home from home for ADF in Middle East

HQME is a small team making a big impact by supporting missions and maintaining Australia’s presence in the region.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
The Royal Australian Navy hosts the 2025 Global Combat Ship User Group meeting at the Maritime Combat Systems Integration Centre in Adelaide.
08 May 2025
Navy
News

Navy strengthens Global Combat Ship links

Naval representatives from Australia, the UK and Canada discuss advancements, risks and shared challenges.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Students of the Australian War College from the US Military during International Day in Weston Creek, ACT.
08 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australian War College embraces overseas colleagues

International Day celebrates the vast range of cultures from allies and partners who study at the college.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
10 Squadron marches in a Victory in Europe Day parade on May 9, 1945, in Plymouth, United Kingdom.
08 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
Editorial

80th anniversary of Victory in Europe

Australians continue to remember and commemorate VE Day and all those who served in World War 2.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment and the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment visit he Solomon Scouts and Coastwatchers Monument during Exercise Coastwatchers 2025.
06 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Coastwatchers cast eye on security and history

Triannual training exercise between Australia and the Solomon Islands successfully completes rotation 11.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training