Players at the Viking Challenge did more than play football, they brought people together.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-02/football-universal-language
Conference brings together international delegates committed to strengthening a collective presence at sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-27/naval-partners-meet-bolster-maritime-strength
Heritage aircraft wow the crowds at the Warbirds Over Scone air show in Hunter Valley.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-02/time-flies-when-youre-having-fun
Army launches phase two of a study into the effects of low-level blast exposure on soldiers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/study-gauge-effects-blast-exposure
Defence releases the Defence First Nations Commitment to strengthen outcomes with First Nations peoples.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-02/defences-long-term-plan-first-nations-support
International shipmates join Navy's Indigenous Performance Group at HMAS Kuttabul's cultural hub.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/diverse-cultures-chart-common-course
Maths proves its usefulness in all areas of Defence, particularly in modelling hazards in different weather conditions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/numbers-stack-up-defence
ADF personnel join Mosman locals for HMAS Penguin's Run Swim Run fitness challenge.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/community-adf-spirit-display
Army combat engineering trainees develop core skills during live training at the School of Military Engineering.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/future-sappers-sharpen-skills
Vessels from 19 nations sailed into Sydney Harbour, commemorating 125 years since the foundation of Australia’s Navy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/kakadu-makes-history-harbour
Defence personnel focus on formation over fear to succeed at the Australian Parachute Federation's Skydiving Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/35-seconds-skydiving-success
Two aviator parents' experiences in the Air Force inspire their children to seek meaningful careers in service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/family-that-serves-soars
The Iraqi Army was expelled from their 6-month occupation of Kuwait by coalition forces in February 1991. In 1991, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia introduced the Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait as a memento for those personnel who served as part of the coalition forces to liberate…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/foreign-awards/saudi-arabian-medal-liberation-kuwait
Navy memorials at Bradleys Head have been declared a Military Memorial of National Significance.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-04-01/memorials-enduring-significance-recognised
Good afternoon all, Thank you for your very generous welcome. That [introduction from Professor Rory Medcalf, Head of the National Security College] perhaps gives me some credentials for what I hope to talk about. But then I’m going to diminish your hopes by saying I fall into that category of…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2026-03-31/chief-defence-force-keynote-address-anu-national-security-college-conference
Personnel from Air Force give it their all in the ADF Australian Rules National Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-31/fierce-finish
Defence personnel deliver accredited sports coaching courses in Tonga through the ADF International Sport Program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-31/harnessing-power-sport
Private Hugo Gosling continues a century‑long family tradition of service by joining the infantry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-31/soldier-proud-continue-family-legacy
HMAS Warramunga returns to Darwin after a regional presence deployment across the Indian Ocean.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-31/deployment-strengthens-regional-ties
A weapon used since the Second World War proves its timeless reliability for modern Navy surface combatants.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-31/weapon-thats-old-gold
Japanese and Australian Navy personnel work together to become a more well-rounded, capable joint force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-31/submarine-hunters-unite
Navy personnel and Australian Public Service staff learn how to strengthen their mental resilience at HMAS Stirling.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-31/mustering-mental-resilience
From electronics technician to Navy Sailor of the Year, Leading Seaman Jesse Nicholson is recognised for his professionalism and service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-30/navys-2026-sailor-year-recognised
RAAF's 12 Squadron deploys a P-8A Poseidon and aviators to Guam for anti-submarine warfare training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-30/enhancing-poseidon-lethality-readiness
Rugby game honours Army’s history and the legacy of Peter Meagher, who was killed in the Bondi terrorism attack.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-30/rugby-match-honours-slain-policeman
Australia and Japan conduct simultaneous naval exercises to improve cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-30/exercises-deepen-australia-japan-ties
ADF players come together to forge connections, support a great cause and enjoy plenty of fun on the field.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-30/back-back-baseball-champions
An instructor at 1 Recruit Training Unit, proud to carry the Governor-General’s Banner, is even more proud of her recruits.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-30/flying-flag-raaf-values