Army's aviation capability is boosted with the arrival of the first two of 29 new Apache helicopters.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-09/new-advanced-attack-helicopters-land
RAAF Base Darwin builds on a continued commitment to reconciliation, respect and inclusion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-09/creating-connections-larrakia-land
The Head Contract (HC-1) is Defence's traditional fixed time construction contract, with pricing on a lump sum basis, a schedule of rates basis, or a combination of the two. It can be used for construct only, design and construct or document and construct delivery, depending on the extent of the design completed prior to engagement of the contractor.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/head-contract-templates
Inspired by his grandfather, Warrant Officer Glenn Lawson keeps on giving to support others.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-09/go-blood-donor-marks-milestone
Navy personnel work with emergency services to hone firefighting skills on Exercise Vulcan Phoenix.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-09/handling-heat-first-responders
F-35A Lightning II pilot relishes a photo opportunity with air and maritime assets on Exercise Bersama Lima.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-09/flying-high-alongside-international-partners
Five Power Defence Arrangements soldiers swap tactics, techniques and procedures in classroom and out field.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-09/countries-forces-combine-jungle-assault
Information is provided on the Head Contract for the Defence Infrastructure Panel – Major Construction.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/panel-arrangements/dip-major-construction/how-to-engage/head-contract
Defence Export Controls provides quarterly statistics regarding the number and type of applications received and finalised; processing timeframes; estimated total value of permits issues; and, the breakdown of permits issued to end-users by continent.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/accessing-information/export-permit-statistics
The 2025 iteration of the Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) is heading home after a successful six-month rotation.
Since March, approximately 2,500 Marines and sailors have participated in training exercises in Australia, the South West Pacific and South East Asia.
MRF-D…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-10-07/us-marines-head-home-after-six-months-region
An aviation asset gifted by Australia to Sri Lanka proves invaluable in maritime surveillance, and search and rescue.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-08/partnerships-fly-beyond-horizon
Five Power Defence Arrangements exercise develops cyber, unmanned aircraft, aerial re-supply and disaster relief.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-08/regional-partners-mark-firsts-ex-bersama-lima
Tonga's monarchs are welcomed to Australia with a Sydney Harbour cruise on the Admiral Hudson.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-29/royal-welcome-fleet-base-east
Defence nanosatellite, Buccaneer Main Mission, impresses as it orbits the Earth collecting data.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-08/satellites-progress-out-this-world
The ADF is conducting engagement activities with countries across South-East Asia and the North-East Indian Ocean during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-08/busy-building-ties-trust-throughout-region
When Defence personnel are travelling domestically or internationally, these tips and contacts are provided for support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/staff-resources/travelconnect
The below document provides guidance and assistance on how to manage engagements under the Defence Infrastructure Panel – Major Construction (DIP-MC).
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/panel-arrangements/dip-major-construction/how-to-engage
Forces combine to refine survival techniques during intensive training in the Sri Lankan jungle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-07/different-languages-same-training-aims
A list of upcoming superior service tribunal proceedings.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/governance/military-justice-system/upcoming-superior-service-tribunal-proceedings
The Australian Defence Force participates in multinational activities throughout the Indo-Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-08/busy-schedule-regional-engagements-continues
Coordinating passengers and cargo engages ADF personnel with Vietnamese deployment to South Sudan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-08/aussies-proud-peacekeeping-role
A second-year apprentice electrician swaps civilian job sites for a deployment to Timor-Leste.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-08/army-puts-spark-sappers-life
Background and list of key services for Office of Defence Industry Support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/finding-opportunities/office-defence-industry-support
Australian soldiers join regional partners to build skills and infrastructure in Timor-Leste on Exercise Hari'i Hamutuk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-07/building-bonds-timor-leste
Training and preparation culminate in a strategic airlift to South Sudan as Australian-Vietnamese cooperation grows.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-07/australia-supports-vietnams-un-peacekeepers
Exercise Bushido Guardian opens up an English conversation exchange with the local community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-07/aviators-share-language-culture-japan
Information about the Head Contract (Guaranteed Maximum Price) templates.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/head-contract-guaranteed-maximum-price-templates
HMAS Albatross aircraft noise monitoring and mitigation information.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/aircraft-noise/air-bases/hmas-albatross
Sub-Lieutenant Gus Coleman works off 31 croissants at the Ironman Championships in France.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-07/taking-it-limit
Information on the outcomes of superior service tribunals.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/accessing-information/outcomes-superior-service-tribunal-proceedings