Physical and mental wellness are paramount in Navy's biggest ship, with daily challenges to keep everyone fresh.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-02/fitness-fun-four-gyms-sea
New offshore patrol vessels improve Defence’s ability in maritime patrol, response and constabulary missions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-01/arafura-adds-capability-navy-fleet
Holding the event locally allowed more Defence personnel to benefit from training and capability development.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-01/international-cyber-forum-milestone-defence
A battle-tested air-to-air missile is fired from a national advanced surface-to-air missile system.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-07-01/sidewinder-first-gives-gunners-buzz
Late convert earns representative honours for Defence in two full-contact codes.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-30/rugby-league-from-roosters-international-stage
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is supporting a United Kingdom-led carrier strike group during a deployment to the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast.
The carrier strike group comprises of ships, aircraft and personnel from 12 nations over an eight-month deployment from Europe, and includes…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-06-30/defence-support-operation-highmast
Riders will cover more than 2300km across Queensland, stopping at barracks at Toowoomba and Townsville.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-30/scoot-shoot-breeze-charity
Partners acknowledge the need to work with civilian colleagues in an integrated national network.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-30/nato-urges-civil-military-health-alliance
A security response task unit deployed north from Perth with more than 190 personnel and 50 vehicles.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-27/brigade-projects-protection-regions
The 2024 National Defence Strategy and the 2024 Australian Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Plan highlighted the importance of establishing and uplifting Australia’s domestic missile and munitions manufacturing capabilities. The 2024 Integrated Investment Program includes $16-21 billion…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-06-27/defences-commitment-domestic-manufacturing-large-calibre-munitions
Technique trialled on restoration project reduces work, hazards and disruption of flying schedules.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-27/laser-technology-saves-labour-lives
Air Force and motor racing technicians take turns showcasing workshops and skills.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-27/raaf-base-red-bull-compare-notes
Navy reaches a significant milestone in sovereign training capabilities.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-27/aegis-training-moves-shore
Exercise Litani Combine integrates with government and industry to practise protection of infrastructure.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-27/soldiers-rehearse-homeland-security
Peaches is just one of many Defence Community Dogs helping current and former personnel with PTSD.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-27/unsung-heroes-four-paws
In 2004, the Malaysian Government offered Australia the Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal to commemorate Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who served to uphold the sovereignty of Malaysia during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation. The Australian government accepted the offer and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/foreign-awards/pingat-jasa-malaysia-medal
Two soldiers from 9th Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment are first responders to multiple casualties.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-26/training-action-vehicle-incident
Flight Lieutenant Tjapukai Shaw co-pilots a C-130J into Brewarrina during Exercise Greenskin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-26/adf-connects-country-brewarrina
Defence has acknowledged the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-09-09/defence-reflects-royal-commission-findings
Man-portable air-defence systems are put to good use as NASAMS enters service in Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-26/diggers-deliver-missile-training-ukraine
Brigadier shares a personal message on resilience with Vietnamese engineers bound for Africa UN mission.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-26/hard-won-lessons-military-mental-health
Air Force pays tribute to courage, sacrifice and airmanship of nearly 10,000 Australians who served.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-25/adelaide-honours-legacy-bomber-command
Australian and New Zealand Navy clearance diving teams link up to share skills in Wellington.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-25/anzac-forces-take-deep-dive
Corporal Keani Charlesworth living her dream as a military working dog hander in Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-25/best-friends-patrol-top-end
Multinational teams prepare potentially dangerous World War 2 remnants for demolition in PNG next year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-25/uniting-render-unexploded-ordnance-safe
RAAF Base Williamtown hosts Newcastle City Police team to bolster close working ties.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-25/building-strong-relationships
Australian and US squadrons commit to enhance interoperability on deployed airbase operations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-25/sister-squadrons-sign-closer-collaboration
Tour celebrates bonds between PNG and Australia and the shared commitment to women in sports.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-25/deepening-ties-through-rugby-league
Aviation personnel share knowledge about Australia’s MH-60R Romeo helicopters and New Zealand’s NH90.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-24/anzac-aviators-shore-up-integration
ADF and veterans commemorate one of the fiercest engagements of the Vietnam War, 56 years on.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-24/battalion-marks-battle-binh-ba-anniversary