Australian Army soldiers get to shape a new capability from day one.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-13/hands-himars-unique-opportunity
The Defence Long Service Medal (DLSM) is awarded to a member who has, on or after 14 February 1975, completed 15 years qualifying remunerated service in the Australian Defence Force. This includes efficient service in Permanent and Reserve Forces. Clasps are awarded for each further periods of five…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/defence-long-service-medal
If it needs to be supplied, moved or fixed, logistics planners keep Defence moving around the regions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-12/movers-shakers-adf
The Defence Strategic Review has accelerated ground-based air defence, long-range multi-domain strike and specialist targeting effects.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-12/capability-calls-up-10-fires-brigade
The ADF is supporting the enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea through the deployment of HMAS Sydney under Operation Argos.
Since 2018, the ADF has enforced UNSC sanctions against North Korea to deter and disrupt illegal maritime activity, including…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-12/hmas-sydney-deployed-sanctions-enforcement-against-north-korea
First-time mum Flight Lieutenant Melinda Cannavo balances motherhood and her military career.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-11/learning-fly-mum-style
Former Air Force cook Joanne Sharpe takes a great sense of achievement seeing her children serve.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-11/mothers-pride-succession-service
When her daughter graduated initial training, Flying Officer Stacey Smith knew it was time to rejoin Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-11/generations-side-side-air-force
A grandmother's war stories related through her daughter fire an Air Force aviator's desire to serve.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-11/maternal-line-inspires-life-service
After years of forging careers and raising children, mature women tell why they signed up to serve.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-11/middle-aged-mums-are-raring-go
Sergeant Deborah Harris could not imagine how joining RAAF at 40 could influence her family's future.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-11/nans-dynasty-fills-air-force-ranks
Australian Defence Force members join the march to mark 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2 in Europe.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/adf-honours-ve-day-london
Space Command officer completes iconic trail, raising funds while reflecting on courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/anzac-day-kokoda-trek-raises-18000
HQME is a small team making a big impact by supporting missions and maintaining Australia’s presence in the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/home-from-home-adf-middle-east
Two Filipina-born Australian Army nurses have proudly worn their uniforms in the Philippines.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/army-nurses-proud-return-ex-balikatan
Replacement of a lost warrant became the focal point of old mates' reunion in the small town of Batlow, NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/anzac-day-restores-lost-connection-service
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is seeking industry support to enhance Defence’s counter drone capabilities with the launch of Mission Syracuse.
Mission Syracuse will focus on rapidly developing advanced technology options to intercept uncrewed aerial systems that can…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-09/asca-launches-next-defence-mission-focused-counter-small-uncrewed-aerial-systems
A $1000 donation and Great Wheelbarrow Race oil the wheels for Townsville's Brighter Lives.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-08/3rd-battalion-gives-foundation-push-along
International Day celebrates the vast range of cultures from allies and partners who study at the college.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-08/australian-war-college-embraces-overseas-colleagues
Australians continue to remember and commemorate VE Day and all those who served in World War 2.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-08/80th-anniversary-victory-europe
Naval representatives from Australia, the UK and Canada discuss advancements, risks and shared challenges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-08/navy-strengthens-global-combat-ship-links
The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed two more Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.
The ceremony will give Cape Schanck and Cape Solander the designation of His Majesty’s Australian Ships (HMAS), officially…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-08/dual-ship-commissioning-celebrates-maritime-capability
Air Force veterans recall loading their Hercules at Tan Son Nhut airfield as rocket and gun fire got ever closer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-07/fighter-world-recalls-last-raaf-boots-ground-vietnam
The Anzac round curtain-raiser launches a clean sweep at the ADF championships, clinching every match in the men’s and women’s competitions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-07/army-rugby-juggernaut-unstoppable
Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal visits brigade as part of pay review for Army Aviation-related trades.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-07/pay-review-aviation-personnel
Critical networks are being built by the ADF in the Middle East on Operation Accordion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-07/building-connections-middle-east
Aviators dropped in on Port Hedland during their circumnavigation of Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-03/air-force-celebrates-centenary-flight-locals
Residents and businesses in the Pilbara region of Western Australia got up close and personal with Air Force's F-35A Lightning II.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-10-02/remote-locations-no-challenge-agile-air-ops
Air Force crew members who risked their lives on a rescue mission in PNG receive commendations for their bravery.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-01-29/service-above-beyond
Rugby league rekindles the rivalry of comrades in arms as Kiwis edge out Aussies in showdown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-06/anzac-day-trophy-heads-across-ditch