The spotlight was on Team Australia’s adrenalin junkies during day three of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler.

Royal Australian Navy deployable undersea warfare forces join US Navy and Royal Navy in an AUKUS Pillar II event.

Commander Gavin Dawe shares lessons learned after 49 years of service in the Navy.

Three weeks of high-intensity training between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom ended today at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) deployed approximately 430 aviators and 18 aircraft to Nellis Air Force Base in January for Exercises Red Flag…

Australian Army signallers will gather today at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance to mark the 100th anniversary of The Royal Australian Corps of Signals. The Royal Australian Corps of Signals was officially formed on 14 February 1925, creating a group of technical specialists who provide…

Defence is aware of a People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) task group operating to the north east of Australia. Defence can confirm the Chinese vessels are the PLA-N Jiangkai-class frigate named Hengyang; the PLA-N Renhai cruiser named Zunyi and the PLA-N Fuchi-class replenishment vessel Weishanhu…

The Australian Government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an unsafe and unprofessional interaction with a People’s Liberation Army – Air Force (PLA-AF) aircraft. On 11 February 2025, a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft conducting…

The ADF airlifts the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in support of their UN Assistance Mission for Iraq rotation.

Tasmania’s River Derwent was transported back to the 'Age of Sail' during the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

In September 2024, the new Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 came into effect, streamlining defence trade among AUKUS partners while strengthening protection on military and dual-use goods and technology. The 3 new controls introduced as part of the amendment are being enforced as of 1…

Navy members run a Bunnings sausage sizzle in Victoria to support the Living the Dream Foundation.

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 75 Squadron launches into Exercise Cope North 25 with a bang.

Prince Harry has added an unexpected item to his collection: a personalised jar of Vegemite.

From the beaches of Glenelg to the hills of Willunga, Air Force supports the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under.

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken to the skies for Exercise Red Flag Nellis with its biggest contingent yet.

Eight F-35A Lightning II jets touch down in Guam for Exercise Cope North.

F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Japan, the United States and Australia have begun training together for the first time as part of Exercise Cope North 25. Cope North 25 is running from 3 – 21 February at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.  This is a key milestone for trilateral air…

Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) has been piped aboard HMAS Kuttabul for the first time in almost a decade.

Zahlia Maroney received a memorable birthday treat when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped in to an Invictus Games supporters' activity.

Invictus Games competitor Sergeant Emily Lahey says the sport she describes as "lawn bowls on ice" is harder than it looks.

Choppers have taken to the sky to provide vital aircraft support in response to the North Queensland floods.

Army engineers oversee delivery of a new store for the remote Bäniyala community in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Army's 3rd Brigade helps provide a temporary structure over the flood-damaged Ollera Creek Bridge.

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 has officially kicked off with a glittering opening ceremony.

A 12-month pilot program using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has recently commenced at RAAF Base East Sale. The SAF pilot program marks a significant milestone in Defence’s ongoing efforts to increase energy resilience and adopt climate mitigation strategies, as highlighted in the 2024 National…

Naval and air force units from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone on 5 February 2025. This included HMAS Hobart and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon…

Australian Army soldiers are helping provide the PNG Defence Force with access to reliable clean water.

Aviator awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal for transforming Air Force evaluation of enemy tactics.

Command of the only permanent ADF headquarters outside of Australia has changed hands.

Navy is using data and analytics to improve the lethality and survivability of the fleet.