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
An Army soldier has played the Yidaki as part of the annual Anzac Day commemoration ceremony in Turkiye.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-06/indigenous-soldiers-tribute-anzac-cove
Triannual training exercise between Australia and the Solomon Islands successfully completes rotation 11.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-06/coastwatchers-cast-eye-security-history
Lieutenants Barton and Jacqui Heeney start married life with a multilateral exercise in Malaysia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-06/romeo-pilot-wife-go-phishing-honeymoon
After 11 iterations and 22 years, part of Australia’s largest military exercise will take place overseas, in PNG.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-05/international-debut-talisman-sabre
Captain Brendan O'Hara hands over command of HMAS Canberra to Captain David McPherson.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-05/new-command-course-hmas-canberra
Major Deta Kerschat receives the Federation Star, recognising 40 years of service to the Australian Army.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-05/forty-years-experience-memories
Tri-nation integration was on display as part of a counter-landing live-fire exercise during Exercise Balikatan 2025.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-05/soldiers-ready-real-world-challenges
More than 140 players vie for victory in 11 game systems at the annual Anzac Cup Wargaming Tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-30/armies-wage-war-table-tops
The annual Anzac Shield game, in its fifth year, was a celebration of mateship, service and spirited rivalry.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-02/annual-charity-match-raises-money-legacy
Army and Air Force health support is set to receive improved definitive care capability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-02/army-air-force-health-set-upgrade
ADF Netball teams compete in the Australian Men's and Mixed Netball Association annual national competition.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-02/netball-teams-shine-court
Australian Defence Staff’s longest serving employee, Emily Elliott, receives a Chief of Air Force gold commendation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-02/service-recognised-all-areas
Defence has held a sod turning ceremony to acknowledge commencement of the RAAF Base Darwin Mid-Term Refresh project, worth almost $160 million.
Works commenced on the major capital facilities and infrastructure project in early April.
The investment will provide upgrades to RAAF Base Darwin to…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-01/construction-commenced-raaf-base-darwin-mid-term-refresh-project
Navy's largest and most complex antisubmarine exercise in more than a decade wraps up off the coast of WA.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-01/largest-navy-exercise-wraps-up
Army Partner Support Pilot Program shares support and services at Gecko's Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-01/defence-families-connect-townsville
Army consolidates its heavy armour capabilities in Townsville as 2nd Cavalry Regiment welcomes its second tank squadron.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-01/talons-armoured-bird-prey
Navy Health donates $100,000 to ‘Keeping Watch’, continuing support for Navy people and their families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-01/donation-supports-navy-families
Air Force Sergeant Angela Wiseman secures a third-place ranking globally in natural bodybuilding.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-01/show-strength-world-stage
Thousands of people attend Anzac Day services across the United Kingdom.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-01/paying-tribute-those-who-have-served
The ADF's newest uncrewed aerial vehicle is tested during Exercise Chimera Walk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-29/soldiers-test-their-eyes-sky
ADF cyclists put their skills to the test in wet weather during the Tour De Brisbane.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-01/wet-roads-add-cycling-challenge
Australia, the Philippines and the United States have conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone.
The Royal Australian Navy’s guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney participated in this MCA with the Philippine Navy’s guided…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-04-30/australia-philippines-united-states-conduct-maritime-cooperative-activity
Five nations speak the same language on safety, at the heart of Australia's longest-standing regional security mechanism.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-30/safety-first-exercise-bersama-shield
Anniversary parade honours a rich history and the graduation of Initial Officers’ Course 01/25.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-30/raaf-officers-training-school-salutes-75-years
Gunner Matthew Sharp counts down the days for his first live flight of the Integrator tactical UAS.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-30/gunner-gets-drone-wings
Royal Australian Corps of Signals celebrates 100 years at the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-30/corps-centenary-commemorated-gallipoli
Army Sergeant Joshua Taylor walks in his grandfather’s footsteps during his deployment to Rifle Company Butterworth.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-30/continuing-family-legacy-malaysia