HMAS Moreton has recognised the exemplary service of several personnel during an awards ceremony.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/moretons-magnificent-seven
Air Force Flight Sergeant Marc Werner and Army Sergeant Amanda Werner look back on their long careers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/siblings-share-90-years-service
Bravery and sacrifice of the first campaign fought entirely by air forces is remembered, 85 years on.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/more-than-heroism-battle-britain-tribute
Online application form for Defence honours and awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/application-process/awards-application-form
Army’s new tank simulators deliver unmatched realism, helping crews sharpen skills and battlefield readiness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/new-tank-simulator-ramps-up-realism
Australian and Thai aviators bring music, sport and smiles to hundreds of students during Exercise Thai Boomerang.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/from-cockpit-classroom
A Royal Australian Navy sailor has been selected for an international military culinary competition in New Zealand.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/chef-steps-up-plate
Two Australian explosive ordnance disposal techs attend the Prairie Fire international skills sharing activity in the US.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/aussie-bomb-techs-dig-deep
The ADF works with Pacific Island partners to improve assistance in civil or military emergency.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/exercise-enhances-tuvalus-disaster-response
A retired junior champion rediscovers her love of sport while embracing a career in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/aviator-point-horse-bow
Personnel from Australia, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the US Army tackle regional challenges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/ex-yama-sakura-enhances-military-cooperation
Defence Bases & Locations sector with links to Navy Establishments, Army Bases, Air Force Bases, Defence Jobs Locations and Defence Base Induction information.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction
Australia and Indonesia strengthen ties in the air and on the ground through military training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/common-ground-found-common-skies
Army’s newest cavalry vehicles are put to the test, with improved mobility, protection, fire power and network communication.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/new-armoured-vehicle-game-changer
ADF Cycling attends the 6 Squadron family day, promoting the ADF Cycling Community and ADF Cycling Carnival.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/building-resilience-discipline-friendships
Navy crews host civilian firefighters to develop capability in firefighting, vehicle extraction and casualty care.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/ship-shore-fire-rescue-training
Navy may have been pipped by Army in last year’s blood drive, but it is off to a strong start in 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/donating-harman-way
The Australian Army Cadets have united two Army Cadet Units (ACU) in North Queensland as part of its commitment to promoting the development of young and resilient future leaders.
15 ACU (Townsville and Northern Beaches) and 130 ACU (Heatley and Charters Towers) were officially combined today in a…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-09-13/one-unit-one-future-north-queensland-cadet-units-link
PFAS (per-fluroalkyl and poly-fluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Bandiana Military Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/bandiana-military-area
Division 3 of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Rules applies to surface Naval Vessels operated for Commonwealth purposes by Defence.
Part 1 – ANC Rules: specifies the mandatory requirements that must be applied in the design of a Naval Vessel. It includes the goals, functional objectives…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/division-3-ship-rules
Defence has accepted the second Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Eyre, ahead of delivery to the Royal Australian Navy.
NUSHIP Eyre is the second OPV constructed at Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia under project SEA 1180-1, following first of class vessel HMAS Arafura…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-09-12/second-offshore-patrol-vessel-accepted
Wing Commander Sarah-Jane Leech brought her dream of helping women in aviation to Merici College.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-12/from-halleys-comet-merici-college
From study to service, Leading Aircraftwoman Lucy Owen embarks on her first ADF mission in the Solomon Islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-12/specialist-flexes-skills-first-spartan-operation
Badges and bears on sale for Legacy Week support 40,000 widows, widowers and families nationwide.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-12/annual-fundraiser-big-boost-legacy
The crew of HMAS Ballarat paused their busy regional presence deployment schedule to mark R U OK? Day at sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-11/hmas-ballarat-crew-checks-r-u-ok-day
Event brings community together in healthy rivalry, while raising money for the NT Cancer Council.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-12/tindal-kicks-off-great-cause
Appointment to Australian College of Nursing president follows in the footsteps of World War 2 hero and role model.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-12/first-serving-adf-nurse-lead-nursing-college
Twice yearly, Australia Post delivers care packages sent by the public to Defence personnel deployed overseas.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/military-life-cycle/absence-from-home/care-packages-messages
World War 2 medals belonging to an APS member's grandfather are returned 40 years after they disappeared.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-12/defence-aps-member-reunited-lost-medals