Australia hands over command of the Combined Maritime Forces task force to the Egyptian Navy.

A RAAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol crew deployed to Japan for Operation Argos.

Army's most experienced uncrewed aircraft operators test the latest drones during Exercise Chimera Walk.

In the lead-up to Anzac Day, Air Force's Flight Lieutenant Bradley McMaster reflects on the significance of service.

Leading Aircraftwoman Ruby Crane follows her great-grandfather and grandfather into Australian military service.

Able Seaman Mitchell Rigney reflects on family, country and Anzac Day with Australia’s Federation Guard.

With five generations of service in Army, Corporal Thomas Winton talks about his family’s long legacy.

On Anzac Day, current and former signallers will mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

Captain Rhiannon Lever helped train Australia's Federation Guard to deliver ceremonial tasks with precision.

The Land Vehicle Operating Manual is issued for use by and Defence personnel, contractors, civilians, agencies and visiting forces, involved in the operation of any Australian Defence Force vehicle. The manual prescribes the principles, standards and procedures for the management and safe/compliant…

Deployment to the Middle East focuses Flight Lieutenant Zac Pattison's mind on Australia's military legacy.

Leading Seaman Phillip Lofthouse honours his grandfather this Anzac Day at a dawn service in Abu Dhabi.

Air Force Corporal Judd Leverton looks back on a long career, from the WA bush to travelling the world.

Australia will host the largest ever Exercise Talisman Sabre from 13 July to 4 August 2025. Over 30,000 military personnel from 19 nations are set to participate in activities across Australia, and for the first time, in Papua New Guinea. Now in its eleventh iteration, Talisman Sabre is the largest…

Leading Seaman Benjamin Woodlock will command Australia’s Federation Guard catafalque party at Gallipoli.

Corporal Chloe Bruer-Jones will sing the national anthems of Australia and New Zealand in Hanoi on April 25.

The remains of four Australian soldiers have been found in northern France, almost 108 years since they died during the First World War. Members of the Unrecovered War Casualties – Army unit unearthed the soldiers during fieldwork activity investigating missing Australian soldiers from the First…

Just before Anzac Day, Australia’s Federation Guard member Private Luke Morrison learnt of his relative's final resting place.

Corporal Hamish Smith prepares to read at the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial on Anzac Day.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed forces to Exercise Croix du Sud 2025 in New Caledonia as well as Wallis and Futuna. Led by the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia, Croix du Sud is a multinational combined field training exercise, and the South Pacific’s largest…

Understanding and managing legal risk is critical to protect Defence. Legal risks arise when actions or decisions expose Defence to potential legal consequences, whether through non-compliance, disputes or regulatory breaches. Unchecked, these risks can lead to financial penalties, reputational…

Around 260 members of the ADF are taking part in the 40th iteration of the largest bilateral exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Armed Forces.  Held annually, Exercise Balikatan is designed to enhance military interoperability and readiness…

HMAS Hobart has returned home after three months, sailing 21,780 nautical miles on deployment.

The Anzac Day march through Brisbane will be a special moment for Leading Aircraftwoman Tayla Bradbrook.

On board HMAS Sydney this Anzac Day, one sailor has a deeply personal connection to the ship's legacy.

Air Force's Corporal Kevin Jeffries will serve as Commander of Australia’s Federation Guard catafalque party.

Sergeant Jonathan Apps undertakes a most meaningful duty with Australia's Federation Guard on Anzac Day.

Australia’s Federation Guard prepares for one of the most significant events in our commemorative calendar.

Able Seaman Rachel Brandt will pay respects to her great-great-uncle when she parades at Gallipoli.

Warrant Officer Class Two Kim Johansen is presented with the Federation Star for 40 years of service.