Air Force members join Papua New Guinea counterparts in building relationships and sharing expertise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/enhancing-pngdf-air-capability
Training and development in the Intelligence Pathway is tailored for graduates to begin a career in the intelligence agencies in the Defence portfolio.
https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers/graduate-program/graduate-pathways/intelligence-pathway
Final Operational Capability (FOC) has been declared for the block upgrade of Australia’s C-130J Hercules fleet. The fleet of 12 aircraft are operated by No. 37 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. Delivered under Project AIR 5440, the upgrades to aircraft systems and safety-critical…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-12-17/c-130j-hercules-block-upgrade-program-complete
A rare 10-shilling 'short snorter' banknote signed by Allied aviators in July 1942 was discovered by chance.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/short-snorter-powerful-story
Students gain insights into support for innovation and capability delivery and sustainment across domains.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/course-delivers-learning-defence-industry
Australia's Navy and Pacific partners enhance maritime safety during intensive training in Samoa.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/training-boosts-pacific-maritime-security
Shelf life extends from seven days to two years for trauma care in remote and harsh environments.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/frozen-blood-platelets-proven-battlefield
Australian soldiers roll up their sleeves at a Timor-Leste charity kitchen during Exercise Hari’i Hamutuk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/soldiers-serve-up-goodwill-timor-leste
This development of the Greenvale Training Area and local business opportunities under the Australia – Singapore Military Training Initiative.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/finding-opportunities/local-business-opportunities/greenvale-training-area
Recipients of awards are granted insignia as a visual expression of the honour conferred on them. There is an established order of precedence for the wearing of Australian honours and awards. When a person holds more than one honour or award, they must be worn in the order set out in the Australian Order of Wearing Honours and Awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/guidelines/wearing-honours-and-awards
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
Information seminars to assist members and families to prepare for transition to civilian life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/military-life-cycle/transition/seminars
The Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) is a principles-based framework intended to support a progressive protective security culture that understands and manages risk, leading to robust security outcomes. The DSPF aligns Defence with the Commonwealth’s Protective Security Policy Framework…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/defence-security-principles-framework
Cath Patterson was appointed Associate Secretary of Department of Defence in December 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/who-we-are/leaders/associate-secretary
Information about the range of activities available through the ADF Parliamentary Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/defence-activities/programs-initiatives/adf-parliamentary-program/program-activities
The final chapter to more than two decades of Australian Defence Force involvement in Iraq officially concludes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-16/adf-wraps-up-operation-steadfast
Explore health, wellbeing and support programs for ADF members and their families. Learn about services that help balance work, life and community needs.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/wellbeing-family
Discover training, education and development opportunities for ADF members of the Reserves, including short courses and professional military education.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/career-personal-development/service-categories-3-5
Explore training, education and development opportunities for ADF members of the Permanent Forces and the Reserves to grow skills and careers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/career-personal-development
Learn how ADF members of the Reserves can serve flexibly, access diverse roles and transfer between Service categories.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/ways-working/service-categories-3-5
Learn how members of the ADF Permanent Forces can access flexible work options, generous leave, diverse work locations and advanced technology opportunities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/ways-working/service-categories-6-7
Explore flexible working options in the ADF. Learn how members can balance service, family and lifestyle through supported work arrangements.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/ways-working
Learn about the Defence workplace culture, diversity, inclusion and innovation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/workplace-experience
Find out about pay, allowances, health support and home ownership benefits available to ADF members of the Reserves.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/pay-financial-benefits/service-categories-3-5
Learn about pay, superannuation, housing, health and other benefits available to ADF members of the Permanent Forces.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/benefits-conditions-service/pay-financial-benefits/service-categories-6-7