In a first, Australian Army soldiers join their Japanese and US counterparts in a combined mortar live-fire in Japan.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-26/trilateral-mortars-target
Wing Commander Andrew Scholten wins two gold medals at the Australian Biathlon Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-25/thirty-years-marked-double-gold
Air Force's Imam Abdul Kader helps enhance the chaplaincy network throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-25/chaplains-connect-increase-reach-support
A workshop brings members of the ADF and Royal Brunei Armed Forces together to address shared cyber threats.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-25/cybersecurity-workshop-deepens-ties
ADF members pay tribute to fallen relatives at Bomana War Cemetery while in Papua New Guinea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-25/bomana-visit-moving-moment-adf-members
Close to 1000 secondary students descend onto Puckapunyal Military Area to get a taste of military life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-25/students-flock-victoria-army-careers-day
A new generation of Timorese and Australian soldiers forges friendships competing for the Xanana-Cosgrove Shield.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-25/friendly-match-dili-celebrates-lasting-legacy
Instructors are the backbone of the Land Domain Training System as they prepare soldiers and teams for war.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-25/instructors-backbone-land-domain-training
Royal Australian Air Force F-35As visit Brunei for the first time, marking a milestone in Australia's ties with the nation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-24/australias-f-35a-visit-marks-milestone-brunei-ties
During Indo-Pacific Endeavour, chaplains from Australian and Brunei participate in faith-based engagements.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-24/faith-language-hope-timor-leste
Three RAAF personnel are helping keep one of the world's largest peacekeeping missions on track.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-24/supporting-peace-from-behind-scenes
Two years after studying together at the Australian Defence Force Academy, former classmates reunite in PNG.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-24/adfa-mates-reunite-pngs-50th-anniversary
Sailor of the Year finalist Leading Seaman Tom Hines talks career, life and the importance of teaching.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-24/aviation-sailor-helps-others-soar
Personnel take on the South Australian Interservice Basketball Championships at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-24/adf-basketball-ready-national-tournament
Defence International Training Centre language specialists deliver teacher training as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-24/fostering-peace-stability-through-language
Employers' appreciation of the skills and dedication of their reservist employees deepens during Exercise Rhino Run.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-24/exercise-eye-opener-employers
A joint ADF medical team ensures the health and wellbeing of personnel during PNG's independence celebrations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-23/adf-medics-roll-out-png50
Towns and villages across Papua New Guinea come alive during celebrations marking 50 years of nationhood.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-23/papua-new-guinea-marks-50-years-nationhood
Bilateral exercise comes to an end, with a closing ceremony held at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-23/thats-wrap-thai-boomerang-2025
In an Adelaide Hills town, Exercise Rhino Run tests Army readiness to respond to domestic security challenges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-23/battalion-ready-respond
The Army Ailan Community Assistance Program in the Torres Strait Islands passes the halfway mark successfully.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-23/army-first-nations-communities-build-together
From concert halls to Defence space capability, Corporal Amy Clements follows a path few could predict.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-23/from-orchestras-orbit
A record 132 Australian defence industry companies are showcased at an exhibition in London.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-23/strong-partnerships-show-uk
Exercise Surfing Penguin transforms Queensland’s Rainbow Beach from a quiet coastal town into a hub of activity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-22/army-watercraft-make-waves-rainbow-beach
Two future Timor-Leste Defence Force leaders undergo officer training at the Royal Military College - Duntroon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-22/international-cadets-mentored-canberra
Former music teacher Leading Aircraftman Jayden Blockley is living his dream as a member of the Air Force Band.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-22/marching-new-tune
Australian and Japanese personnel explore future conflict scenarios during Exercise Mirai Bridge in Canberra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-22/exercise-builds-tactical-bridge-future
Indo-Pacific Endeavour marks the 26th anniversary of the 1999 INTERFET peacekeeping mission in Dili, Timor-Leste.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-19/new-chapter-cooperation-timor-leste
Major General Scott Winter has been selected to serve as the next Deputy Commander of the United Nations Command (UNC) in the Republic of Korea (ROK) from January 2026.The appointment of Major General Winter, made by Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, AC, RAN, demonstrates…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-09-19/australian-officer-serve-deputy-commander-united-nations-command-republic-korea