A group of people wearing matching ADF sportswear smiling and standing in front of portable gazebos.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Triathletes shine at Batemans Bay

ADF triathletes deliver strong performances across multiple divisions at the Batemans Bay Triathlon.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A meeting room is filled with Defence personnel in uniform facing large screens.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Exercise strengthens trilateral cooperation

ADF personnel unite with Japanese and US military to strengthen capability during a joint integrated exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
People standing on the deck of a ship holding drums, four in traditional clothing and two in Royal Australian Navy fatigues.
13 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Training cruise strengthens naval ties

Two Navy officers join a South Korean Navy training cruise to build skills and partnerships.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A man in Air Force fatigues holds a framed certificate and a medal in a presentation box while he stands in front of a green aircraft with propellers on both wings.
13 Feb 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Half a century of dedicated service

Sergeant David Humphry retires after a 50-year career shaped by service and mentoring.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A female rugby player in a gold and green team shirt and holding a rugby ball stands outdoors on a fine day.
12 Feb 2026
Navy
News

From tryouts to ultimate goals

After the success of a rugby development day in WA last year, Navy gears up to do it again in the east.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Dilapidated buildings with rusted corrugated iron roofs stand in front of railway overhead lines.
12 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence estate set for overhaul

Sixty-eight Defence sites are set for divestment to align infrastructure with future ADF capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
International senior enlisted leaders held a panel discussion during the Senior Enlisted Leaders Symposium at the Australian Defence Force Academy.
11 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Enlisted perspectives shape strategic dialogue

More than 200 senior enlisted leaders from 19 nations attended the inaugural Senior Enlisted Leader Symposium.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
An officer smiles while talking with a sailor on a covered deck area.
11 Feb 2026
Navy
News

A long commitment to the region

Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones revisits Jakarta and reflects on long-standing regional presence.

Operations & missions | People & service
A woman stands beside a man in uniform holding a glass award.
10 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recipients of Prince of Wales Award announced

Seventeen ADF reservists are named recipients of the 2026 Prince of Wales Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A woman looks at a clear scientific tray.
10 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Printing mini livers to save lives

Molecular biologist Natalie Withington is contributing to a research program to further support military readiness.

Capability & technology | People & service
A soldier crouches on the ground displaying ration pack items to several people standing nearby.
09 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Feedback fuels ration pack improvements

ADF personnel's feedback guides ongoing improvements to Australia’s combat ration packs.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Brigjen TNI (MAR) Dian Suryansyah, S.E, M.Tr.Hanla., M.M. stands with Commanding Officer HMAS Toowoomba, Commander Alicia Harrison during the ship's visit to Jakarta, Indonesia.
09 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Jakarta welcomes HMAS Toowoomba

After days travelling the deep sapphires of the Indian Ocean, HMAS Toowoomba enters into Jakarta Bay at dawn.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions