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Over a decade-long mission, Australia contributed to the fight against Daesh, which concluded in December.

The 23rd Australia-China Defence Strategic Dialogue was held today in Beijing, China. The Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Air Marshal Robert Chipman AO CSC, and Deputy Secretary Strategy, Policy and Industry Group, Hugh Jeffrey, led the Australian delegation. General Xu Qiling, Deputy Chief of the…

A Memorandum of Understanding with the UK's Alan Turing Institute strengthens collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science.

Navy veteran Laura Reynell finds friendship and love through her Invictus and Warrior Games experiences.

Brody Gladysz is the pin king of Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. In just 1 week, the 10-year-old son of Team Australia co-captain Kaz Gladysz has managed to wheel and deal with the 23 participating countries to trade Aussie merch for pins. Most nation’s team kit usually includes a small…

Australian and New Zealand snowboarders were more like friends than opponents as they lined up for their Invictus Games event.

A bluebird day at Whistler uncovers bucket loads of Aussie grit at Invictus Games 2025.

Australia’s Wheeling Diggers take on four intense games, leaving many of the 10-strong squad battered but not broken.

For Aussie swim star Chelsie Clayton, day seven of Invictus Games highlights how far she has come in 10 years.

Day of mixed emotions for Team Australia’s 13-strong sitting volleyball squad at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

HMAS Hobart has arrived at the Port of Benoa, Bali, for Indonesia’s two most important maritime events for 2025. The International Fleet Review will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Indonesian Navy, while Exercise Komodo 2025 will bring together 15 nations for multilateral…

Nineteen senior executives from some of Australia’s top private and public organisations were put through their paces as would-be Reservists at an Australian Defence Force (ADF) event this week. Boss X International provided employers of ADF Reservists and leading influential business people…

Defence is required to prepare a report in response to Senate Order 12, known as the Harradine Report, every 6 months.

The Royal Australian Air Force strengthens collaboration alongside France’s Carrier Strike Group.

Warrant Officer Ian Waddell returns home with the Air Force Band, performing at the Hunter Valley Air Show.

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

The Royal Australian Corps of Signals celebrates 100 years of keeping pace with technology.

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.

Defence Science and Technology Group is the Australian government's lead agency responsible for applying science and technology to safeguard Australia and its national interests.

Overview The Defence and Industry Study Course (DISC) aims to promote a better understanding and engagement of both Defence and industry to raise Australia’s Defence industry capability and national security. Course participants are exposed to key aspects of the environment in which Defence and…

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.