Battery undergoes major operational changes with introduction of the Integrator tactical uncrewed aerial system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-18/gunners-keep-pace-advances-drone-warfare
The Pacific Partnership Band, fronted by Army Musician Miella Sartori, hit the right notes at a concert for more than 2000 PNG students.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-18/band-brings-harmony-pacific
Edgy Air Force uplifts, upskills and challenges members to use creativity to design solutions to problems.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-15/celebrating-innovation-national-science-week
The Afghanistan Medal was introduced in 2004 to recognise Australian involvement in military operations in Afghanistan and other prescribed areas within Operation Slipper, Operation Palate, and Operation Palate II. The eligibility requirement is 30 days service or 30 sorties in the prescribed area…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/afghanistan-medal
Defence has embarked on its largest overseas exercise for 2025, with the launch of Exercise Alon 25 in the Philippines today. Personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) will train together at locations around the islands of Palawan and Luzon…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-15/exercise-alon-25-begins-philippines
Award now available to all eligible reserve and permanent personnel transitioning from the ADF.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-15/medallion-pays-tribute-service
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) will host prospective students and members of the public at its annual Open Day in Canberra tomorrow. Set to be the largest ADFA Open Day ever, the event will host 80 different immersive displays showcasing Defence capabilities across the maritime, land,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-15/australian-defence-force-academy-open-day
The ADF gave motorsport fans a taste of the similarities between Supercars and the military at Ipswich Super 440.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-15/roaring-start-supercars
Defence has extended two contracts for the sustainment of the sonars and periscopes for the Collins class submarines.  Thales Australia has been awarded a five-year extension valued at $178 million; and BAE Systems Australia a five-year extension at a cost of $89 million. These contracts will…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-08/contract-extensions-collins-class-submarines
Exercise represents the deepening integration between the PNG Defence Force and Australian Defence Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-14/neighbours-watch-talisman-sabre
Australian and US military cyber experts joined forces to battle simulated network attacks in the first classified-level cyber exercise of its kind.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2023-10-27/taking-cyber-warfare-training-new-heights
The Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P) Program continues to strengthen the Defence relationship between both countries as it passes the halfway mark for 2025. Established in 2019, JATT-P has increased the number of exchange activities between the Australian Defence Force (ADF)…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-14/australia-philippines-joint-military-training-program-continues
A trans-Tasman defence team tests quality opposition in the over-35 national championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-14/anzac-squad-force-reckon-softball
Technology moving from the lab to real world could allow ships to determine their position without relying on GPS.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-14/quantum-science-guides-new-way-navigating
After 27 years of collecting, Leading Seaman Hamburger has a treasure trove of coins from around the world.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-14/sydney-sailors-coin-collection-spans-globe
On 13 August 2025, the Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, met the Chief of Staff of the Joint Staff Department, People’s Liberation Army, General Liu Zhenli in Beijing. Admiral Johnston and General Liu exchanged views on bilateral, global and regional security issues, as…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-13/chief-defence-force-meets-general-liu-zhenli-peoples-liberation-army
ADF joins international partners delivering medical clinics, infrastructure improvements and outreach programs.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-13/png-welcomes-humanitarian-mission
Teams test technical and tactical proficiency, gunnery and joint-fires knowledge against the US military in Hawaii.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-30/artillery-contest-blast-gunners
Cadets put their skills to the test during a two-week exercise, protecting Goulburn from fictitious 'enemy forces'.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-12/urban-environment-tests-staff-cadets
Sapper Malcolm Stewart shares his welding and woodworking knowledge with remote communities as part of AACAP.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-12/20-years-sharing-trade-skills-remote-communities
Drone racing gives officer cadet opportunities to develop as a leader, think creatively and launch an exciting career path.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-12/passion-drones-launches-cadets-career
Advances in quantum physics unlock powerful technologies likely to affect the way military forces operate.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-12/weird-particles-reveal-future-computing
Australia’s second and third MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft systems have arrived at RAAF Base Tindal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-27/australias-second-third-tritons-touch-down
Chiefs of joint operations affirm Five Power Defence Arrangements during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-12/australia-hosts-first-fdpa-roundtable
Triathlon tests logistics officer's discipline and ability to stay focused on key tasks and deliverables.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-11/world-title-quest-inspire-future-triathletes