A ceremony was held today to mark the laying of the keel of Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 6, NUSHIP Carpentaria at Henderson, Western Australia. This is another significant milestone for Australia’s Naval Shipbuilding Program and the Royal Australian Navy.
Rear Admiral Michael Houghton…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-29/offshore-patrol-vessel-nuship-carpentaria-keel-laying-ceremony
RAAF Base Amberley welcomed the families of 6 Squadron during family day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-29/squadron-family-day-takes-off
About 600 trainees get a taste of their future careers at the 2025 RAAFSTT visit day.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-29/air-force-technical-training-offers-inspiration
RAAFSTT graduate Aircraftman Steven Brooks has been awarded the JR Bartram and RA Kee Sword of Honour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-29/aircraft-technician-takes-prestigious-award
Exercise Alon 25 concluded successfully in the Philippines today, strengthening the security partnership between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Alon 25, the ADF’s largest overseas exercise this year, involved approximately 3,600 participants,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-29/australia-philippines-conclude-force-projection-training-exercise-alon-25
The Australian Defence Force Academy opens doors for one Officer Cadet in STEM and aviation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-29/skys-limit-adfa-science-student
Members from the ADF and Australian Public Service come together for a community event in Gilgandra.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-29/defence-gives-back-gilgandra-community
Chile's 'White Lady' represents 80-year bond between navies and a shared experience for two Australian colleagues.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-29/training-ship-esmeralda-unites-navies-friends
Australian personnel mark three years of continuous support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-29/operation-kudu-training-continues-evolve
A project to replace Navy’s satellite communications has started HMAS Sydney’s upgrade to the King Cobra system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-29/navys-satcom-transformation-begins
Australia has successfully delivered a new landing craft vessel to Tonga today, with an official handover ceremony taking place at the Masefield Naval Base.
The ceremony was attended by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto‘a ‘Ulukalala, Tonga's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-29/new-landing-craft-delivered-tonga
Ukrainian personnel feel more confident in their lethality and survivability at the completion of training with the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-28/australian-mission-success
Family pays homage to a long-lost relative listed in the Australian War Memorial's Roll of Honour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-28/last-post-reading-personal-one-signaller
A visit to the RAAF Museum brings a warm welcome and thanks for kindness to ADF personnel on deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-28/caring-students-connect-point-cook
Five ADF players and three staff are selected for national honours after state-versus-state tournament in Rockhampton.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-28/defence-hockey-stars-earn-green-gold
Elite teams from Australia, Fiji, France, Tonga, Zambia and the UK participate in a contest of skill, strategy and camaraderie.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-28/adf-women-tackle-global-rugby-powers
An estimated 20,000 people visited the academy's annual showcase, with more than 85 displays and interactive exhibits.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-28/adfa-open-day-2025-biggest
Army puts significant focus on those who support the troops at the forward edge of battle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-27/2nd-health-brigade-keeps-soldiers-fight
Major Bayani Fernandez ensures the two countries he loves are integrated during Exercise Alon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-27/fusing-australia-philippines-partnership
Operation Kudu has become a cornerstone of shared military experience, with battlefield first aid training highly valued.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-27/training-ukrainians-save-lives
STS Young Endeavour has been changing the lives of young Australians for over 30 years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-27/charting-course-young-australians
Navy's customised van is hitting the road to inspire the next generation of aviators.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-27/navys-naps-hits-road-new-look-van
The International Board on Standards of Competence for Hydrographic Surveyors and Nautical Cartographers has re-recognised the Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Scheme (AHSCS) for a further six years.
For more than two decades, the AHSCS has helped ensure hydrographic…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-26/hydrographic-certification-re-awarded-international-recognition
Australian instructors on Operation Kudu relate to their trainees' fight for national freedom.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-26/training-ukrainians-becomes-personal
Joining ADF's Arts for Recovery, Resilience, Teamwork and Skills program helped one Army signaller through dark times.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-26/journey-belonging-musical-soldier
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and crew support partner nations to counter illegal, unreported or unregulated fishing.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-26/spartan-sustains-solania-pacific
The Air Force Band delivered two commemorative concerts for the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-26/air-force-marks-vp-day-canberra-theatre-centre
The ADF’s ARRTS program helps a chief petty officer see the world through new eyes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-20/rebuilding-through-art
A poetry project brings the chance to learn new skills in a safe and supportive environment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-21/officer-finds-voice-through-creative-writing
For Lieutenant Graham, a tribunal decision means better career progression and pay.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-26/boosting-morale-security