The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) today conducted its annual Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) Parade, marking both the completion of initial military training for first‑year Trainee Officers and the Academy’s 40th anniversary since its establishment in 1986. Chief of the Defence Force,…

Three partner nations sail and fly in formation off the west coast of the Philippine island of Luzon.

Team Defence Australia helps a record number of companies promote Australian capability in Singapore.

The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo brings international performers to Brisbane for its 75th anniversary.

HMAS Coonawarra members ring in the new year with Chinese dragons and Northern Territory Parliament sittings.

Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class Frigate HMAS Toowoomba has conducted a routine transit through the South China Sea in accordance with international law. These deployments play a vital role in our long-term security and prosperity by protecting Australia’s interests, preserving the international…

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are manufactured chemical contaminants. These chemicals are found in soil, water and some construction and demolition waste on many Defence bases. The Defence PFAS Construction and Maintenance Framework should be referenced before commencing work on the…

Army's 3rd Brigade deputy commander reflects on his brigade’s mission and being a role model.

Over 200 defence personnel, scientists, and industry participants from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States came together on Australia’s east coast to test cutting-edge autonomous capabilities as part of an AUKUS Pillar II Maritime Big Play exercise.During the Australian-led…

The 188th Royal Hobart Regatta was the perfect chance for locals to learn about life at sea on HMAS Stalwart.

Division 2 of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Rules is common and applies to all Naval Vessels. 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 and performance requirements…

Australian and Philippine Navy personnel share skills in Subic Bay to strengthen cooperation.

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…

Army Cadet Austin Appelbee is recognised for his heroic swim to shore to raise help for his family at sea.

Australia continues its regional engagement through the 2026 regional presence deployment program.

Navy’s maritime logistics department worked hard to prepare and supply HMAS Toowoomba for a regional presence deployment.

Marine technicians keep Navy ships ready by maintaining the systems that protect and support every mission.

Defence scientists develop safer, higher-performance battery technologies to strengthen Australia’s future capability.

As the flagship, HMAS Stalwart and her sailors were the heart of the celebration for the 188th Royal Hobart Regatta.

Tri nation training brings allied aviators together to build air refuelling expertise.

ADF officers graduate from the prestigious and difficult Empire Test Pilots’ School in the United Kingdom.

Army reduces administrative burden to restore commanders’ authority and improve readiness.

Australia, the Philippines and the United States have conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone. The MCA was conducted on 15-16 February 2026 and included Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac class frigate…

A Tasmanian sailor reflects on his Navy journey as HMAS Stalwart takes part in the Royal Hobart Regatta.

A submariner receives an Order of Australia Medal for engineering and workforce contributions.

Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class Frigate HMAS Toowoomba has conducted a routine transit through the South China Sea in accordance with international law.  HMAS Toowoomba is currently on a Regional Presence Deployment in the Indo-Pacific region.  These deployments play a vital…

Three Navy members swim the icy waters of the Derwent River as part of the Royal Hobart Regatta.

75 Squadron aircraft maintainers played a critical role keeping the fifth-generation fighters mission-ready during the Exercise Red Flag Nellis.

Wing Commander Linda Corbould supports Tasmanian cadets by sharing her experience across a long flying career.

An Air Force wing and squadron are renamed, but their mission to help aviators whenever wherever remains the same.