Defence signs a new pathology services contract to improve access to health care for ADF personnel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-16/new-contract-expand-healthcare-access
Join Defence Export Controls and hear from the regulator about an array of topics, including: Year in review My Australian Defence Exports (MADE) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Knowledge Assistant Common requests for information and how to avoid them Voluntary disclosures. Please visit …
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-export-controls-hear-from-regulator
Join Defence Export Controls (DEC) for an information session to learn obligations under Australia's export control laws, including how DEC monitors compliance with permits and how to improve internal approaches to compliance. In this session DEC will run through: What DEC is doing How to remain…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-export-controls-compliance-what-you-need-know
HMAS Coonawarra crew celebrates with friends and family at the final 2025 'clear lower deck'.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-15/celebrating-excellence-top-end
Join the Defence Export Controls session – A focus on small-to-medium enterprises training. Topics will include: AUKUS Licence-Free Environment Tips and Tricks – Application Forms Section 10A – Broad End User Applications. Please visit Outreach and training page to explore other past events.…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-export-controls-focus-small-medium-enterprises
Defence Export Controls ran an information session at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition. Topic: 12 months of the AUKUS Licence Free Environment 
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-export-controls-12-months-aukus-licence-free-environment
The Royal Australian Air Force will withdraw eight heritage aircraft following a comprehensive review of technical and airworthiness factors to ensure 100 Squadron remains safe, sustainable, and connected to Air Force history. Streamlining the fleet will allow 100 Squadron to maintain quality…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2026-01-15/royal-australian-air-force-announces-changes-heritage-fleet
Lieutenant Commander Liam Whitfeld’s UK exchange delivers innovation, new skills and stronger Australia-UK ties.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-14/officer-exchange-sparks-award-winning-idea
Defence celebrates a successful 2025 Blood Drive with donations up 5.1 per cent and Navy leading in key categories.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-14/navy-tops-new-donor-tally
Australia and France reinforce defence cooperation at the annual bilateral armaments committee meeting.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-06/reinforcing-commitment-bilateral-roadmap
Defence personnel team up with Olympians to strengthen skills and spread festive cheer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-08/christmas-magic-delivered-early
Women’s Olympic street skateboarder, Haylie Powell, hangs up her board to join the Air Force’s Gap Year program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-07/skate-hop-into-air-force
Australian and US Army personnel combine to enhance skills during Exercise Kenney Strikes Back.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-07/combined-strike-capability-show
After 45 years of service, Wing Commander Brett Darnley-Stuart has been awarded a second Federation Star.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-07/friendships-federation-stars
Air Mobility Group farewells its outgoing commander during a change of command ceremony.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-06/farewell-tarmac
Lieutenant Colonel Jada Sanderson promotes gender and youth perspectives in South Sudan and across Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-06/ending-gender-based-violence-south-sudan
Defence tests new software designed to modernise management of the electromagnetic spectrum.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-05/clearing-air-spectrum-management
The Australian Government is investing almost $40 million in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence to ensure the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can make decisions with speed and accuracy in an increasingly complex information environment. The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2026-01-05/harnessing-tech-drive-faster-decisions-across-defence
In a significant day for Air Command, two Force Element Group Commander Transfers of Command ceremonies take place.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-05/doubly-significant-day-air-command
Step back in time with story excerpts from Army News articles making headlines from 1984 to 1986.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-02/army-news-80s-flashback-bites
A visit to Tennant Creek reaffirms HMAS Warramunga's deep cultural and historical connection with the Warumungu people.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-01/hmas-warramunga-strengthens-cultural-bonds
Look back at a moment in history when Air Force saved hundreds from the devastating floods of 1974.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-01-01/eight-squadrons-biggest-mercy-operation
Australia’s Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, is preparing to depart Townsville for its first deployment of 2026, reinforcing Australia’s enduring commitment to Pacific stability and security. Over the next three months, ADV Reliant and her crew will visit Kiribati,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-12-31/adv-reliant-sets-sail-deployment-after-landmark-year-pacific
Military photography means capturing authenticity in chaos. Here are Defence’s top shots of just that from 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-31/frames-that-speak-louder-than-words
A wallet found in a wall leads Army to track down its owner and reconnect him with memories from his early service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-30/30-year-old-mystery-wallet
Corporal Amanda Wintle has no regrets about joining Air Force as a loadmaster on the C-27J Spartan aircraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-30/dream-come-alive-skies