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
ADF Cycling attends the 6 Squadron family day, promoting the ADF Cycling Community and ADF Cycling Carnival.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/building-resilience-discipline-friendships
Navy crews host civilian firefighters to develop capability in firefighting, vehicle extraction and casualty care.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/ship-shore-fire-rescue-training
Navy may have been pipped by Army in last year’s blood drive, but it is off to a strong start in 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-09-15/donating-harman-way
The Australian Army Cadets have united two Army Cadet Units (ACU) in North Queensland as part of its commitment to promoting the development of young and resilient future leaders.
15 ACU (Townsville and Northern Beaches) and 130 ACU (Heatley and Charters Towers) were officially combined today in a…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-09-13/one-unit-one-future-north-queensland-cadet-units-link