South East Queensland’s Swartz Barracks is once again home to part of the Australian Army’s Black Hawk fleet. Three of the proven combat utility helicopters have been transferred to the Army Aviation Training Centre in Oakey, establishing the Army’s second UH-60M Black Hawk operating node. Locating…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-07-08/black-hawk-fleet-returns-south-east-queensland
Training missiles serviced by the Missile Maintenance Facility Amberley have clocked up a combined 100,000-plus flying hours.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-08/milestone-training-missile-maintenance
A second start in life lands Ipswich local a key role on Air Force relief flight out of Israel.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-08/dream-career-delivers-care-aussies-need
Navy is tied to the Indigenous history of the Saltwater People in its role to defend Australians on and from the sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-08/history-shared-maritime-narrative
Army’s 7th Brigade faced a well-trained and lethally armed ‘enemy’ during its South Queensland Warfighter Exercise.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-08/battlegroup-warhorse-tests-brigades-mettle
Participants in the Elevate-Air Force program have enhanced their understanding of Air Force and air power.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-08/elevating-air-power-knowledge-williamtown
It's been a busy time for 20 of Navy's boatswains during regional presence deployment.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-04/sydneys-100-days-sea-full-firsts
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Philippine Army have participated in a combined defensive cyber activity to enhance regional cybersecurity. Conducted in Manila, Philippines, the bilateral activity brought together Australian cyber warfare officers and specialists from the ADF’s Cyber…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-07-07/australia-philippines-strengthen-cyber-resilience
Australian Army soldiers conduct training with the Armed Forces of Philippines as part of Exercise Kasangga.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-07/diggers-share-skills-filipino-soldiers
Exercise Greenskin participants gain a deeper understanding of why soldiers serve, and the communities that support them.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-07/senior-enlisted-leaders-connect-country
An Air Force physical training instructor has swapped the gym for the coastline to support an UltraMan athlete.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-07/air-force-assists-ultraman-endurance
Navy Gap Year helped Leading Seaman Kidd find her best job as a combat systems operator.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-07/queensland-kidd-going-places
Squadron Leader (AAFC) Geoff Strange the first to receive ninth clasp to Defence Long Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-20/cadets-salute-six-decades-service
Spirited puppy was intended to become a military working dog from the outset.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-26/best-looking-mp-1mp
RAAF aviators work with their Philippine counterparts to keep small island airfields functional.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-04/air-force-aids-philippines-remote-airfields
Filipinos rush to join Australians on the dancefloor as country music artist belts out favourites.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-04/privilege-play-troops-says-singer
Explosive detection dogs' critical role in military operations saves lives.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-04/unsung-heroes-four-paws
Join Defence Export Controls' technical assessors to gain insight into how permits are assessed. Delve into the detail of how to interpret the Defence Strategic Goods List and Excluded Goods and Technologies List to aid in self-assessments and application submissions. Register to attend. Please…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-export-controls-technical-assessments-session
Join Defence Export Controls (DEC) for a practical information session to help organisations understand their obligations under Australia's export control laws and best practice approaches to compliance. Register to attend. Please visit Outreach and training page to explore other past events.…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-export-controls-compliance-session
Hosted by the Test and Evaluation (T&E) Directorate of the Royal Australian Air Force. The 14th Australian Flight Test Symposium is an opportunity for T&E professionals across Defence and Industry to share lessons learned, promote safe and efficient test practices and promote T&E to the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/australian-flight-test-symposium-2024
Science and technology project arrangement to enhance tracking of submarines and autonomous underwater vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-03/indian-pact-bolsters-undersea-surveillance
Opening public display of new season revisits Air Force spiritual home for first time in six years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-03/raaf-roulettes-return-point-cook
On watch since 1943, the 'stone frigate' outside Canberra plays a vital role in communications and personnel support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-03/hmas-harman-ship-without-water
Australia’s commitment to regional security and stability continues with Australia’s annual regional engagement activity, Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) commencing for 2025. IPE 2025 encompasses six months of collaborative engagements to foster diplomatic and defence ties with countries across…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-07-03/indo-pacific-endeavour-commences-2025
P-8 crews support the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on Operation Highmast.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-02/air-force-flies-british-indian-navies
Eight running legs each followed by a fitness station to probe strength, endurance, resilience and discipline.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-02/army-officer-tests-endurance-world-event