More than a year of planning pays off in a successful refuel and replenishment exercise with Japan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-29/raft-achievements
Flying Officer Staneke flies a C-27J Spartan aircraft for Operation Solania and dreams about leading its crew one day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-29/pilot-set-soar-skies-her-career
Sapper Nathan Roberts reflects on his transformation from student to first responder in just two years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-26/from-classroom-life-saving-lessons
Step back in time with highlights from Air Force News since its first publication in 1941.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-26/eight-decades-raaf-news
Super Hornet aerobatics draw eyes to the sky for next generation of Air Force aviators.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-25/brisbane-kid-fast-jet-display-pilot
Army’s journey from the 1960 Mechanical Mule to today’s autonomous systems shows how mobility innovation has transformed the way soldiers move and operate.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-25/from-mechanical-mule-modern-mobility
Combat rescue operator embraces the opportunity to return to the world stage.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/resilience-key-army-rugby-international
Five Eyes partners advance electronic warfare with smarter, simpler tools.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/bandit-steals-scene-stormforce-25
College students delight in a tour of HMAS Perth after they make new laundry bags for the crew.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/school-textile-project-honours-adf-heroes
Defence personnel join industry experts to test counter-drone measures during Exercise Southern Arrow.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/army-tests-counter-drone-technology
Medics are trained to deliver close health support and prolonged care in hostile environments for Exercise Urban Shrike.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/urban-warfare-meets-close-health
Pilot Officer Alan Reitsma credits his award of the University Medal to his and his wife's hard work.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/hard-work-gets-highest-marks
ADFA hosts universe of Primarchs, Chaos Daemons and Imperial Guards for HeroCon 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/wargamers-contest-battlefields-far-far-away
Army members delighted more than 700 children at the 30th Albury Wodonga children's Christmas Party.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/army-school-spreads-christmas-cheer
Skills acquired in Air Force career transfer to overseas sporting tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/skys-limit-international-rugby
Two high school students join Navy personnel to help bring Christmas cheer in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/students-rock-out-navy-musicians
Army works with local Fijian builders on a new maritime essential services centre in Suva.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/essential-services-centre-opens-suva
Air Commodore David Strong hands over command of Air Force Training Group to Air Commodore Brett Williams.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/winds-change-bring-new-leadership
A maritime domain awareness flight highlights the importance of cooperation between Australia and Malaysia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/flying-onwards-upwards-together
The wreckage of a RAAF Beaufort aircraft from World War 2 has been located in the Baining Mountains, Papua New Guinea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/missing-raaf-bomber-crew-located-after-82-years
Army signallers gather for corps' 100th birthday celebrations and camaraderie through sport.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/sporting-cup-brings-regiment-family-together
A look back at some of Air Force's best stories for 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/air-force-flies-high-2025
A look back at memorable stories from 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/army-marches-through-2025
International debut an unforgettable experience of connection and friendship.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/navy-rugby-player-proud-green-gold
A historic formation wound up under Surveillance and Response Group restructure.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/42-wing-disbands-mission-focus
Comet Bay College honours ADF members who will be away from home over the holiday season.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/students-send-christmas-wishes-deployed-personnel
A look back at memorable stories from 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/navy-news-sails-through-2025
Activation of Army's Regional Maintenance Effects Team provides a boost to WA battalion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/new-team-sets-standard
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne is asked if she brought her rugby boots to the Royal Australia Corps of Signals 100th birthday.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/rugby-brush-royalty
HMAS Stalwart ship's company catch up with volunteers who support deployed personnel over many years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/stalwart-visit-aussie-hero-quilts