The first cohort of Australian Army sappers have begun training on new combat engineering vehicles, significantly enhancing the safety of our soldiers in conflict.
Soldiers will train at the School of Armour at Puckapunyal to learn to operate the vehicles, navigate terrain, clear obstacles,…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-06-18/soldiers-start-training-armys-new-combat-engineering-vehicles
Women in Aviation experience inspires student's dream, motivating her to encourage others.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-17/amazing-women-support-air-force-ambition
Initiative gives young women the opportunity to explore aviation and technical trade careers.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-17/inspired-exciting-possibilities-air-force
Air Force’s changes to the PFT present aviators with different options for measuring physical preparedness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-17/fitness-test-blessing-challenge
Clerk supports Australian-led mission to dispose of unexploded ordnance from World War 2 in PNG.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-17/behind-scenes-role-vital-mission-success
Community engagement builds trust to help safeguard locals from unexploded WW2 munitions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-17/keeping-png-safe-from-detritus-war
Thought leaders of the future recognised in annual presentation at Russell Offices.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-16/awards-honour-outstanding-writers
Young women from around Australia explore aviation and technical trade careers available in Air Force.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-16/young-women-test-aviation-waters
Medic, Private Kamarga Rogers is deployed to Papua New Guinea on his first overseas mission.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-16/army-medic-relishes-first-deployment
RMAF Butterworth Base Commander and Defence Adviser fortify robust relationship during Operation Gateway.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-16/strategic-engagement-boosts-regional-stability
South Korean-born soldier is honoured for skill in building relationships between partner forces.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-16/linguist-left-speechless-award-ceremony
The crew of HMAS Canberra is welcomed to Wellington with a freedom-of-entry parade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-13/sister-cities-bond-during-parade
Air Force’s strong foundations and dedicated team result in effective operations.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-13/from-rotis-round-clock-maintenance
During the Test and Evaluation Industry session (webinar) held on 8 May 2025, Defence provided an update on progress against the Defence Test and Evaluation Strategy. Defence also detailed future engagements across the 2025–2026 financial year. Through these engagements, it will implement its…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/test-evaluation-industry-session
1st Aviation Regiment deploys full range of capabilities for Exercise Griffin Guns in the Northern Territory.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-13/trades-combine-help-tigers-roar
Psychology team delivers mental health package as part of pre-deployment training.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-13/army-psych-values-training-first-hand-vietnam
Engineers get to grips with new suite of capabilities CEVs bring to the battlefield.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-12/sappers-get-hands-game-changers
Maritime flights underpin commitment to security of the Northern Indian Ocean and South China Sea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-12/gateway-patrol-buoys-malaysian-partnership
Personnel travelled to Lake Cargelligo, NSW, to celebrate culture, community, and collaboration, flying on a C-130J Hercules.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-12/defence-flies-reconciliation
Celebrations in Apia bring together community, culture and international friendship across the Pacific.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-12/navy-band-marches-samoa
Rear Admiral Matt Buckley joins Chief of Navy Vice-Admiral Mark Hammond in a unique double.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-12/deputy-chief-navys-submarine-succession
HMAS Coonawarra's crew completes the Gibb River Challenge for the Kyle Andrews Foundation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-12/crocs-conquer-kimberley-kids-need
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Women’s Rugby League team is participating in a series of sporting engagements in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week, culminating in a tour match against the PNG Women’s XIII squad at Santos National Football Stadium on Sunday 15 June.
The tour will…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-06-11/adf-womens-rugby-league-team-play-pngrfl-womens-xiii-tour-match
RAAF Base Williamtown aviators came together for meaningful conversations during National Reconciliation Week.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-11/reconciliation-finds-voice-worimi-land
Muay Thai coach Lieutenant Commander Sarah Kaese serves on exchange as the senior warfare officer with HMS Dragon.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-11/enter-dragon-warfare-day-muay-thai-night
Exercise Griffin Walk sustains helicopter activities from a temporary landing pad in the Northern Territory bush.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-11/tigers-defy-deluge-top-end
PNG and Australian lead negotiators, Mr Elias Wohengu, Secretary of the PNG Department of Foreign Affairs and Mr Greg Moriarty, Secretary of the Australian Department of Defence and delegations convened this week for formal negotiations on a bilateral defence treaty.
Following the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-06-11/commencement-png-australia-bilateral-defence-treaty-negotiations-joint-statement-lead-negotiators
Defence rowers compete across 35 events against powerhouse clubs at Australian Masters Rowing Championships.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-11/oarsome-adf-hits-podium-from-scratch
An Army officer who grew up in Port Moresby returns on Operation Render Safe as a Defence liaison officer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-11/protection-trust-png
Australian Army engineers have begun working alongside the community in the Torres Strait Islands.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-10/engineers-tackle-offshore-mission-torres-strait