Air Force pays tribute to the affirmation of identity and tradition at the Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-25/celebrating-culture-tradition-yolngu-land
An Air Force KC-30A crew complete a 14-hour mission to airlift more than 110 Australians and their families to safety.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-07/israel-relief-flight-shows-pride-mission
Two PNG-born members of HMAS Choules contribute to the 50th anniversary of independence celebrations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-19/png-home-away-from-home-two-sailors
HMAS Choules conducts water purification on board while alongside in PNG during its anniversary of independence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/making-history-dockside-water-purification
Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class frigate HMAS Ballarat conducted a routine transit through the South China Sea in accordance with international law, with support from a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The transit was conducted with the United States Navy’s…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-09-18/australia-us-conduct-bilateral-operations-south-china-sea
Australian soldiers are participating in Exercise Orient Shield with Japan and the US for the first time.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-18/orient-shield-strengthens-bonds-japan-us
Indo-Pacific Endeavour builds Australia-Brunei defence ties through cultural exchange and cooperation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-18/cooperation-connection-brunei
HMAS Ballarat sails throughout the Indo-Pacific to conduct training and exercises, engaging with regional navies.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/frigate-flight-find-their-rhythm
Royal New Zealand Navy Sub-Lieutenant Nate Swinton serves on HMAS Ballarat as part of a two-year exchange.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-18/hmas-ballarat-exchange-success
Australian Defence Force personnel arrived in Timor-Leste to commemorate the INTERFET mission through sport, faith and shared history.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-18/kicking-off-connection-timor-leste
Leading Aircraftwoman Naomi Galloway applies her skills as a life support technician as part of Exercise Thai Boomerang 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-18/art-life-support
Top under-18 ice hockey players swapped skates for combat boots for team-building at Gallipoli Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-18/rising-ice-hockey-stars-gallipoli-barracks
Wing Commander (retd) Jenny Robertson combines her passion for people and the past by preserving veteran stories.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-18/honouring-air-force-spirit
Army chaplain finds connections throughout the Pacific during PNG's 50th anniversary of independence events.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-18/unity-through-faith-crosses-borders
HMAS Choules hosts an official reception for Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence celebrations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/diplomacy-tradition-shine-official-reception
Wing Commander Kerry Mann marks forty years of service with the Hercules and shows no sign of slowing down.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/star-forty-years-service-sacrifice
Members of the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment engage in knowledge-sharing with the Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/sappers-share-tactics-sri-lankan-partners
HMAS Moreton has recognised the exemplary service of several personnel during an awards ceremony.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/moretons-magnificent-seven
Air Force Flight Sergeant Marc Werner and Army Sergeant Amanda Werner look back on their long careers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/siblings-share-90-years-service
Bravery and sacrifice of the first campaign fought entirely by air forces is remembered, 85 years on.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-17/more-than-heroism-battle-britain-tribute
Army’s new tank simulators deliver unmatched realism, helping crews sharpen skills and battlefield readiness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/new-tank-simulator-ramps-up-realism
Australian and Thai aviators bring music, sport and smiles to hundreds of students during Exercise Thai Boomerang.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/from-cockpit-classroom
A Royal Australian Navy sailor has been selected for an international military culinary competition in New Zealand.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/chef-steps-up-plate
Two Australian explosive ordnance disposal techs attend the Prairie Fire international skills sharing activity in the US.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/aussie-bomb-techs-dig-deep
The ADF works with Pacific Island partners to improve assistance in civil or military emergency.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/exercise-enhances-tuvalus-disaster-response
A retired junior champion rediscovers her love of sport while embracing a career in Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/aviator-point-horse-bow
Personnel from Australia, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the US Army tackle regional challenges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-16/ex-yama-sakura-enhances-military-cooperation
Australia and Indonesia strengthen ties in the air and on the ground through military training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/common-ground-found-common-skies
Army’s newest cavalry vehicles are put to the test, with improved mobility, protection, fire power and network communication.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/new-armoured-vehicle-game-changer