Two military men and a civilian walk down a path together, talking.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Helping hands for hazardous material

The ADF assists Pacific partners to identify World War II explosive remnants in Vanuatu.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Three people dressed in metal armour engage in sporting combat with swords.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Personnel strike a blow for combat sport

Defence personnel join civilians to compete in the growing sport of medieval-style combat wearing full suits of armour.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Two men stand in front of a small structure in an open bush area.
23 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Keeping an eye on hotly contested space

The ADF is trialling a new sensor to track and observe satellites and other objects in outer space.

Capability & technology
Three ships sail side-by-side in a deep blue sea.
23 Jul 2026
Navy
News

No ships like friend ships

HMAS Sydney joins the US, Canada and New Zealand for refuelling activities in Hawaiian waters.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Four people create a prism-shaped structure from sticks and branches.
22 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sharpening survival skills in the tropics

ADF personnel and international partners band together to beat the conditions in a combat survival course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A small group of people prepare food in the kitchen of a ship.
22 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Ship tour leaves positive impression

Parliamentarians experience capability and camaraderie on board HMAS Sydney off the coast of Hawaii.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Three navy personnel stand on a beach, talking. There is a large sphere-shaped object, attached to a rope, near them.
22 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Dealing with danger lurking beneath

Australian Navy clearance divers conduct mine-clearance missions during Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two men look closely at an aeroplane-shaped drone.
22 Jul 2026
Navy, Cyber
News

Powering up future maritime security

Navy's 822X Squadron takes a leaf from Army's book by schooling up on the new A-61 Integrator drone.

Capability & technology
Several men, some in uniform, gather near a small uncrewed aircraft.
21 Jul 2026
Navy
News

New home for uncrewed aerial systems

A new Jervis Bay facility supports Defence’s growing uncrewed and autonomous aviation capabilities.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Two men in Australian Navy uniforms stand talking to another.
21 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Building trust beneath the surface

Australian and US maritime specialists test coordinated responses to a harbour threat scenario during Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman and a man in camouflage uniform hold a brass plaque in a wood-panelled room.
20 Jul 2026
Navy
News

New deputy takes the weight of command

Commodore Ben Hissink becomes Navy’s Deputy Fleet Commander in a ceremonial handover.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A military member speaks to an unseen audience from a podium.
20 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aligned for industry success

A Defence + Industry conference inspires action on capability delivery, supply chain resilience and trusted partnerships.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership