A donation of M1A1 Abrams is part of more than $1.7 billion in total Australian assistance.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/australia-completes-delivery-tanks-ukraine
Jemstone makes managing the electromagnetic spectrum easier, cuts planning time and improves coordination.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/battle-management-system-jem
Trainee Officers embody ADF values of Service, Courage, Respect, Integrity and Excellence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/future-leaders-graduate-from-adfa
Shelf life extends from seven days to two years for trauma care in remote and harsh environments.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/frozen-blood-platelets-proven-battlefield
Navy flying instructor Lieutenant Drew Cambridge urges other pilots to add aerobatics to their skill set.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/qualified-zoomies
Defence has signed a multi-year Deed of Standing Offer (the Deed) with Google Australia Pty Ltd (Google Australia) to deliver enhanced, secure and air-gapped hyperscale cloud capability for Defence’s ICT Environment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-12-19/defence-signs-deed-standing-offer-google-australia-defence-hyperscale-cloud
One of Navy's newest graduates speaks at a ceremony honouring 100 years of recruit training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/new-kid-block-steps-up
Army’s 8th Brigade partnered with three universities to enhance civil-military dialogue through military ethics symposiums.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/defence-academia-tackle-military-ethics
2 Squadron raise $2000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation with their special edition pink patch.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/pink-patches-great-cause
A fall from Santa’s sleigh sends Alfie the Elf on an unexpected detour to RAAF Base Richmond.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/alfie-elfs-christmas-raaf-base-richmond
Air Force members join Papua New Guinea counterparts in building relationships and sharing expertise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/enhancing-pngdf-air-capability
A Navy centenarian revisits her past in the company of the Fleet Commander at Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/veterans-reunion-after-80-years
RAAF Base Tindal crews bring military firefighting power to a civilian emergency.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/air-force-fireys-answer-call-katherine
A Beat to Quarters and Ceremonial Sunset mark a centenary of naval tradition and training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/recruit-school-100-years-shaping-navys-future
A team unearths the remains of 25 soldiers and hundreds of artefacts in the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ).
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/adf-aids-remains-recovery-korean-dmz
Army cadets prepare for the evolving demands of Defence through the 400 ACU Drone Racing Unit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/new-unit-puts-cadets-future-trajectory
Leading Aircraftman Jin Won Seo represents Australia in the United Nations Command Honor Guard.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/aviator-flies-flag-multinational-guard
Army’s newest drone and robotics operators go head-to-head after completing intensive MakerSpace training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/next-generation-drone-pilots-face-off-comp
The second of twelve Australian Maritime Weapons and Tactics Conferences drives innovation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/all-eyes-tactical-warcraft-conference
Ten Combined Space Operations initiative member nations meet to safeguard access to space and discuss unsafe behaviour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/committing-responsible-behaviour-space
Defence Scientist and Technology Group scientist, Vivian Nguyen, is awarded for her part in the development of ATHENA.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-18/scientist-bridges-critical-gap-defence-planning
Final Operational Capability (FOC) has been declared for the block upgrade of Australia’s C-130J Hercules fleet.
The fleet of 12 aircraft are operated by No. 37 Squadron, based at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW.
Delivered under Project AIR 5440, the upgrades to aircraft systems and safety-critical…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-12-17/c-130j-hercules-block-upgrade-program-complete
A rare 10-shilling 'short snorter' banknote signed by Allied aviators in July 1942 was discovered by chance.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/short-snorter-powerful-story
Students gain insights into support for innovation and capability delivery and sustainment across domains.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/course-delivers-learning-defence-industry
Exercise Suman Warrior focuses on complex scenarios, testing plans and decision-making.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/five-power-forces-boost-interoperability
Australia's Navy and Pacific partners enhance maritime safety during intensive training in Samoa.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/training-boosts-pacific-maritime-security
Australian soldiers roll up their sleeves at a Timor-Leste charity kitchen during Exercise Hari’i Hamutuk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-17/soldiers-serve-up-goodwill-timor-leste
The final chapter to more than two decades of Australian Defence Force involvement in Iraq officially concludes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-16/adf-wraps-up-operation-steadfast
37 Squadron personnel raise money, grow their moustaches and move as much as possible for Movember.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-16/movember-moustaches-make-real-difference
Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Claudia Howland learns that the French Navy isn't too dissimilar from her own.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-16/more-alike-than-oceans-apart