It was a ‘Blue Monday’ as the oldest ship serving in United States Navy sailed into Sydney Harbour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-28/uss-blue-ridge-makes-port-call-indo-pacific-patrol
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students get a hands-on taste of RAAF life during a day of discovery and inspiration.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-28/indigenous-eyes-careers-air-force
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully supported coordinated maritime surveillance activities around Tonga and Fiji to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
Under Operation Solania, the ADF assisted Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) members to safeguard their…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-27/adf-supporting-pacific-safeguard-its-fisheries-future
Navy, Army and Air Force cadets shine at the ADF Triservice Leadership Summit.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-27/cadet-excellence-show
Flight Lieutenant Jordan Cowley is charging towards the Kosci100 race at the Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko event.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-27/air-force-runner-takes-ultramarathon-challenge
Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment takes on Exercise Eagle March in the Townsville Field Training Area.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-27/cavalry-puts-firepower-display
Course empowers Army and Navy members to form the core of a new ceremonial capability for Defence.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-27/indigenous-artists-hone-didgeridoo-skills
As part of Defence’s transition to an integrated and focused force, cyber warfare personnel will now have multiple career pathway opportunities within Defence.
The transition to a new skills-based pay structure will help Defence build a fit-for-purpose cyber warfare workforce, aiming to assist with…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-27/investing-australian-defence-forces-cyber-warfare-workforce
Australia, US and Japanese forces combine in a major warfighting exercise across diverse environments.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-26/exercise-southern-jackaroo-call-arms
Avionics technician proves Air Force can dominate on water in fast-growing contact sport.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-26/aviator-paddles-glory-canoe-polo-championships
Ship's company of HMAS Toowoomba farewell one strong and thoughtful leader and welcome another.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-26/change-command-hmas-toowoomba
Joint patrols of the NT coastline have been enhanced by intergenerational knowledge of Indigenous Australians.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-26/mardbalk-marine-rangers-bolster-navys-defence
Project Convergence remains the ‘go to’ event for coalition partners to put their latest innovative technologies to the test.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-26/converting-brain-power-fire-power
Air Force and Army combine with partner forces to test deployment of a battle group by C-17A Globemaster III.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-26/objective-brought-heel-global-dexterity
Australia and Fiji are strengthening their Defence partnership through a rotation of Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) personnel spending the next five months in Australia.
The landmark company-sized RFMF contingent has been deployed to Australia in support of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-24/australia-host-republic-fiji-military-forces-company
Australian teamwork, fighting spirit and camaraderie were on display at International Cadets Rugby Competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-19/adfa-wins-four-nations-rugby-japan
Wing Commander Ian Warburton receives an eighth clasp to his Defence Long Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-23/seal-approval-sets-raaf-record
Country ethos and high-tempo civilian employment contribute to a career in the Army Reserves.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-23/officer-training-keeps-reservist-ball
Sergeant Nunu Campos places eighth in the 60-metre hurdles for his category at indoor championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-23/fast-track-world-masters-athletics
Sergeant David Taylor prepares for the International Precision Rifle Federation World Championships in the UK.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-23/aviator-locked-loaded-precision-rifle-title
RAAF Base Richmond hosts local community members and high schools for a morning tea at the Base Yarning Circle.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-22/salute-culture-national-reconciliation-week
Water polo team take on strong opposition, despite late deployments reducing numbers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-22/adf-players-make-splash-championships
The Aviation Safety Investigation Report into the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter accident on 28 July 2023 has been released today.
Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph ‘Phillip’ Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs tragically lost their lives in the accident…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-21/release-aviation-safety-investigation-report-into-exercise-talisman-sabre-23-mrh-90-accident
The Royal Australian Artillery's contemporary campaigns are to be honoured alongside other historic engagements.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-21/extension-gunners-national-memorial
Australian Defence Force personnel work with international partners to enforce UN sanctions against North Korea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-21/front-row-seat-indo-pacific-security
Scenario-based workshops simulate realistic environments after major weather events in Wallis and Futuna.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-21/civil-military-partners-plan-pacific-disaster-response
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has conducted a committal service at the Bomana War Cemetery, Port Moresby, for the remains of two aviators of No. 100 Squadron Beaufort A9-186, who lost their lives during a mission in Papua New Guinea in September 1943.Family representatives of the two…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-20/committal-service-papua-new-guinea-two-aviators-raaf-beaufort-a9-186
Air Force's Role 2 Bravo Medical Treatment Facility is a key element to lifesaving support for deployed forces.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-20/exercise-viper-walk-boosts-frontline-health-care
Australian Army personnel are in the Torres Strait Islands until September to deliver community-driven infrastructure projects.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-20/army-training-boost-indigenous-communities
Rugby reunites former comrades in Navy and Army rugby union veterans match.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-20/sporting-spirit-keeps-old-warriors-game