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
The funeral for a survivor of a World War 2 sinking takes place on the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-25/last-living-link-tragedy-hmas-canberra-i
Centre honours rich history of RAAF Base Townsville over the decades since it became operational in 1940.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-25/sixty-years-raaf-love-life
The Australian Army will facilitate a national conversation about its role in Australia’s future at the Chief of Army Symposium 2025 in Canberra.
The theme of the two-day event is ‘Army in Society’ – exploring Army’s relationship with the nation – bringing together Defence, academics, think…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-26/army-examines-its-role-society
The Department of Defence is continuing to invest in sovereign concepts and innovation through the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s (ASCA) Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDT) program.
The recent awarding of three contracts for the development of Information Warfare and Quantum…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-25/defence-backs-local-next-generation-innovation
Directorate ensures accurate positioning, navigation and timing data vital to ADF operations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-25/defence-strengthens-edge-against-gps-denial
Sailor of the Year finalist Petty Officer Kelsie Wright talks about her career, life and what it means to be a finalist.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-25/award-finalist-driving-navy-change
The Secretary of Defence has awarded 23 grants to 22 unique entities under Defence’s 2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program.
After consideration in a highly competitive round, Defence will fund up to AUD $5.7 million in grants, including contributions from across the portfolio.
This open and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-22/2025-strategic-policy-grants-program
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has continued its successful support to surveillance operations in the Pacific region.
Under Operation Solania, the ADF assisted the Solomon Islands through the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) to safeguard their marine resources by monitoring vessels…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-08-22/adf-continues-commitment-pacific-maritime-security
Sailor of the Year nomination is a career highlight for a recently promoted communications information systems sailor.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-08-12/finalist-pretty-cool-navy