The ADF Sports Cell (ADFSC), in collaboration with the 3 Services, sets the strategic direction for sport in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/wellbeing/programs/adf-sport
The Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program is a Defence transformation program that is introducing the latest SAP solution over a number of years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-capability-programs/enterprise-resource-planning-program
Defence Assistance to the Civil Community Initiative provides the means through which Defence can assist the civil community through the delivery of emergency or non-emergency support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/programs-initiatives/defence-assistance-civil-community-initiative
From December 2-4, 2025, the annual Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board convened in Toulouse, France. Gathered at the newly inaugurated French Space Command Headquarters, senior space officials from the ten CSpO Initiative nations met to continue building interoperable,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-12-12/combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-joint-statement
Advice on how to manage individual engagement level performance and conducting panel level performance assessment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/panel-arrangements/dip/performance-management
Almost 70 activities across 13 partner nations, working to confront some of the biggest challenges in the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-12/ipe-wraps-up-2025
With relatives across Defence, Air Force reservist follows a tradition that dates back to World War 2.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-12/flight-lieutenants-adf-family-like-flynn
Aviators who provide the explosive edge of air power are honoured at RAAF Memorial Grove.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-12/memorial-enshrines-air-force-gunnies
The MQ-28A Ghost Bat becomes one of the first collaborative combat aircraft to engage an aerial target with a live weapon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-12/ghost-bat-hits-mark-mid-air
The purpose of the Design Services Subcontract User Manual is to provide information to entities lodging a tender for a procurement using the Design Services Subcontract (DSSC) and for entities currently engaged under a DSSC. The DSSC is used by a Managing Contractor to engage a subcontractor to…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/design-services-subcontract-user-manual
The potential future leaders of the Australian Defence Force today marked the end of their initial training with a parade in Canberra. The Australian Defence Force Academy’s (ADFA) final year trainee officers celebrated the end of their military training and the achievement of a world-class…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-12-11/adfa-graduates-ready-serve-their-country
Cybersecurity experts from across Defence and the world have been put to the test at the Australian Defence Force Cyber Skills Association’s Cyber Skills Challenge 2025 held in Canberra recently. The Cyber Skills Challenge brought together experts from across the Navy, Army, Air Force, Australian…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-12-11/defence-excels-cyber-skill-challenge-2025
A group of senior medical administrators and specialists from five major NSW hospitals participated in a clinical tour on board HMAS Adelaide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-04-11/nsw-health-leaders-tour-ship-medical-facilities
Defence is working with industry partners and other countries to uplift the manufacture and stockpiles for guided weapons and explosive ordnance in Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-capability-programs/guided-weapons-explosive-ordnance-enterprise
Security discussions range across maritime operations, gender, peace and security, and cyber issues.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-11/strengthening-cooperation-regional-security
Friendships born in the field carry over to the sporting arena as Australian and Indian soldiers combine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-11/from-battlefield-cricket-field
As part of Defence Export Controls’ (DEC) commitment to ensure Australia is exporting responsibly, we engage with producers, developers and researchers of defence and strategic goods to facilitate their understanding of Australian export controls. We do this through provision of workshops, bespoke training and e-based learning and resources to raise awareness and support compliance.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/exporting/outreach-training
Good morning, I too, acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and recognise their elders past, present, and emerging. Your Excellencies, Acting Prime Minister, distinguished guests, and particularly the family and friends of Richard. When Richard chose to run forward into heavy enemy…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-07-15/chief-defence-force-address-investiture-ceremony-private-richard-norden-vc
Good morning all on a beautiful Canberra morning. I suspect we are all grateful for the fog having lifted this morning, which perhaps is a wonderful description of what happens when Legacy also comes to families and provides assistance to them. It’s an honour for me to be here for the National…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-09-01/chief-defence-force-address-legacy-week-national-launch-2025
Essential staff enable maritime domain awareness patrols over the North Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-11/teams-behind-scenes-op-gateway
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s wonderful to be with you tonight. I particularly am grateful for Andrew [Phelan AM, Chair of the ACT Branch] and Mick [Crane DSC AM, ACT Branch Nominated Director]. I know I have been a moving target in trying to lock down this date with the normal commitments that seem…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-11-25/order-australia-association-australian-defence-force-oration-chief-defence
The Defence Awards Application Form can be used to apply for unissued medals, replacement medals, approval to wear foreign awards, and more.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/application-process
Students converting on to the P-8A Poseidon fly into their futures after real-world challenges during Operation Gateway.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-11/flying-into-future-operation-gateway
Units from Army's 1st Brigade train with the Indonesian National Armed Forces at Robertson Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-11/exercise-allies-ends-high