The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has successfully completed its latest deployment under Operation Gateway on the northwest coast of Malaysia, reaffirming Australia’s commitment to regional security and stability. During the three-week deployment, two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-06-10/operation-gateway-continues-strengthen-regional-security
Loadmasters from four partner nations proved their interoperable readiness during Exercise Global Dexterity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-10/globemaster-loadmasters-share-mates-car
Captain Meghann Bullen makes history as the women’s winner of the inaugural Ultra Trail Australia 100-mile race.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-10/ultimate-test-runners-endurance
The late onset of the Northern Territory monsoon season couldn’t halt 1st Aviation Regiment's Exercise Griffin Walk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-10/tigers-prowl-top-end
ADF personnel are recognised for their skills and contributions in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-09/military-members-honoured-kings-birthday-list
An inaugural conference represents the new gold standard in refining the Navy’s human capability in tactical warcraft.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-10/naval-leadership-focused-lethal-ready
This session provides a comprehensive deep dive on the compliance and reporting obligations associated with the changes to Australia’s defence export controls laws. It covers: pre-notification and reporting requirements DEC’s general approach to compliance compliance expectations around the…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/defence-export-controls-compliance-reporting-obligations
Hundreds of Australian Army soldiers and cutting-edge Defence vehicles have arrived in Geraldton ahead of a major local training exercise. Exercise Arras Sprint has kicked off and will see Army personnel and their armoured and heavy vehicles moving around town for the next week as they fight a…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-06-06/australian-army-has-arrived-geraldton-regions-biggest-exercise-year
A leading seaman is recognised for providing simple meals to bring submariners a sense of home beneath the waves.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-09/chef-celebrated-comfort-food-sea
Leadership in resolving integration issues earns one Lieutenant Commander a Conspicuous Service Medal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-09/toowoomba-team-delivers-bonus-anzac-fleet
Navy personnel on board HMAS Kuttabul took part in a charity workout for Australians facing homelessness.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-06/fighting-back-against-youth-homelessness
HMAS Canberra crew became their own first responders in damage control exercises off the coast of NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-06/first-responders-seaborne-damage-control-drills
Fallen aircrew join more than 3300 Australian and 40 New Guinean defence personnel laid to rest at Bomana.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-06/world-war-2-aviators-laid-rest-after-eight-decades
Air Force is stacking on strength, with powerlifting as its newest sport, set to launch later this year.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-06/setting-new-challenge-aviators
HMAS Sydney’s crew marked IDAHOBIT Day with a movie night of films from the Sydney Mardi Gras Film Festival.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-26/chaplain-creates-space-feel-seen
Air Mission Training School has completed inaugural airborne operations for ab-initio trainees.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-06/enhanced-training-sets-aircrew-up-success
HMAS Canberra (III), one of the Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships, has arrived for its first port visit to its namesake’s sister city, Wellington, New Zealand. Over the five-day visit, Royal Australian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy personnel will engage with local communities to share…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-06-05/anzac-nations-strengthen-ties-during-navy-ships-first-visit-sister-city
Two Army Reserve soldiers travel to Canberra to honour their WW2 veteran great-great-grandfather.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-05/emotional-trip-south-indigenous-soldiers
ADF Academy trainee officers raise the biggest non-perishable food collection for the Canberra winter appeal.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-05/adfa-trainee-officers-can-do-charity-drive
From old tyres and uniforms to new lights and energy systems, Defence is cracking down on emissions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-05/defence-targets-net-zero
Taekwondo fuels Leading Aircraftman Dane Gilchrist's determination and discipline in work and sport.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-05/black-belt-aviator-punches-above-his-weight
Submarine chief Commodore Dan Sutherland offers words of wisdom on a long and challenging career.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-04/life-lessons-from-five-year-old-girl
Air Force Sergeant David Short hopes victory with integrity will open doors to international tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-04/croquet-cup-key-overseas-competition
Air Force security guard Leading Aircraftman Matthew Borg hones teamwork and vigilance in sport and service life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-04/borgy-flies-high-air-force-footy
Flight Lieutenant Brian Winspear has been remembered for his distinguished wartime service and post-war contributions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-04/air-force-honours-ww2-veteran-community-stalwart
Defence and industry members celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Captain Cook Graving Dock at Fleet Base East.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-03-31/celebrating-guardian-fleet
Almost a year after HMAS Adelaide provided logistics support to Eden during the 2019 bushfires, Navy returned to help the still-recovering community.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2020-11-26/navy-returns-eden-aid-bushfire-recovery
Defence community engagement hasn’t stopped during the Sydney COVID-19 lockdown.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2021-08-31/children-receive-lesson-safety
Point Cook Prep-9 College students and teachers learn a bit about their own history on a visit to the RAAF Museum.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-06-03/point-cook-prep-9-college-returns-its-roots