Space Command officer completes iconic trail, raising funds while reflecting on courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/anzac-day-kokoda-trek-raises-18000
HQME is a small team making a big impact by supporting missions and maintaining Australia’s presence in the region.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/home-from-home-adf-middle-east
Two Filipina-born Australian Army nurses have proudly worn their uniforms in the Philippines.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/army-nurses-proud-return-ex-balikatan
Replacement of a lost warrant became the focal point of old mates' reunion in the small town of Batlow, NSW.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-09/anzac-day-restores-lost-connection-service
The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is seeking industry support to enhance Defence’s counter drone capabilities with the launch of Mission Syracuse.
Mission Syracuse will focus on rapidly developing advanced technology options to intercept uncrewed aerial systems that can…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-09/asca-launches-next-defence-mission-focused-counter-small-uncrewed-aerial-systems
A $1000 donation and Great Wheelbarrow Race oil the wheels for Townsville's Brighter Lives.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-08/3rd-battalion-gives-foundation-push-along
International Day celebrates the vast range of cultures from allies and partners who study at the college.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-08/australian-war-college-embraces-overseas-colleagues
Australians continue to remember and commemorate VE Day and all those who served in World War 2.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-08/80th-anniversary-victory-europe
Naval representatives from Australia, the UK and Canada discuss advancements, risks and shared challenges.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-08/navy-strengthens-global-combat-ship-links
The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed two more Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport of HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin.
The ceremony will give Cape Schanck and Cape Solander the designation of His Majesty’s Australian Ships (HMAS), officially…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-05-08/dual-ship-commissioning-celebrates-maritime-capability
Air Force veterans recall loading their Hercules at Tan Son Nhut airfield as rocket and gun fire got ever closer.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-07/fighter-world-recalls-last-raaf-boots-ground-vietnam
The Anzac round curtain-raiser launches a clean sweep at the ADF championships, clinching every match in the men’s and women’s competitions.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-07/army-rugby-juggernaut-unstoppable
Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal visits brigade as part of pay review for Army Aviation-related trades.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-07/pay-review-aviation-personnel
Critical networks are being built by the ADF in the Middle East on Operation Accordion.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-05-07/building-connections-middle-east
Aviators dropped in on Port Hedland during their circumnavigation of Australia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2024-05-03/air-force-celebrates-centenary-flight-locals
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