South Pacific military chaplains and faith leaders promote spiritual fitness at the Defence Faith Forum.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-14/faith-face-modern-conflict
The Royal Australian Mint pays tribute to 100 years of Army's Corps of Signals with a cryptic coin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-14/special-coin-signals-century-service
South East Queensland Netball Association honours sponsor's shared values with framed jersey award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-14/netball-bonds-mates4mates
Now firmly on Brisbane's social calendar, its recent Run Army event was the biggest yet, raising $210,000 for charity so far.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-14/run-army-participants-dig-deep-legacy
This World Quantum Day, Defence Science and Technology Group shares details of a new cutting-edge research project.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-14/new-tech-enhance-battlespace
Frigates in formation enhance anti-submarine warfare exercise ASWEX 25 to protect Australia and its interests.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-10/anzac-wolf-pack-hunts-subs-off-wa
Navy and Air Force join ASWEX, the largest Australian task group exercise in more than a decade, off the WA coast.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-08/goat-hunts-down-hostile-submarines
Defence is leading cutting-edge quantum research to enhance secure timing technologies and provide unique operational advantage to our people. Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) leads this ground-breaking project, which will enhance the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) ability to operate…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-04-14/new-quantum-project-enhance-secure-timing
Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom conduct exercises across the Malay Peninsula. 
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-11/nations-prepare-warfighting-exercise
RAAF and US Navy cap Exercise Sea Dragon 25 with co-crewed P-8A sorties, boosting interoperability.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-11/poseidon-crews-combine-over-indo-pacific
Defence has supercharged its digital clout with its state-of-the-art high performance computing capability declared fully operational. After intensive research and project development by Defence Science and Technology Group, the supercomputer is now recognised as having achieved Final Operational…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-04-11/defence-supercomputer-now-fully-operational
HMAS Choules deploys for ASWEX, Navy’s largest anti-submarine warfare exercise in more than a decade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-11/humble-hero-fleet
Air Mobility Group demonstrated they are ready to deploy at any time, during Exercise Moose Migration.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-11/globemasters-moove
Run Army turnout promotes health, resilience and support for those who serve in Australia's premier garrison city.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-11/running-common-cause
The Australian Service Medal was approved in 1988, and may be awarded for service in, or in connection with a prescribed non-warlike operation. Design The medal is nickel-silver with a modified shield of the Australian Coat of Arms surmounted by the Defence Force Joint Service Emblem super-imposed…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/australian-service-medal
Midshipman-musician finds music helps escape the demands of military life.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-10/defending-arts-high-cs
Warrant Officer Richard Judd receives his Defence Long Service Medal for 53 years of service.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-11/fifty-three-years-dedication
More than 200 cadets, staff and family members take part in Run Army to raise money for Legacy.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-10/cadets-lace-up-run-army
The Victoria Cross was instituted in 1856 as a decoration to recognise gallantry in action by all ranks of the services. It was awarded to Australians under the Imperial system of awards, with 96 Australians receiving the award. The Victoria Cross was retained as the pre-eminent gallantry award in…
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/honours-awards/australian-awards/victoria-cross-australia
Legatees, soldiers and community members attend the North Queensland Legacy Business Breakfast.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-10/breakfast-event-celebrates-legacy
Army and Air Force go head-to-head at the ADF interservice keelboat championship held on Sydney Harbour.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-10/services-battle-it-out-water
Flight Lieutenant Skye Emsley has received the Chief of Air Force Instructor of the Year award.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-10/reigniting-passion-learning
Defence is hosting an exclusive opportunity in Darwin and Cairns to provide a deeper understanding of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Framework, its implementation and Defence Seaworthiness. Hosted by the Australian Naval Classification Authority’s (ANCA) Assistant Secretary, Mr Colin…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/australian-naval-classification-authority-forums-2025
Corporal Caitlin Russ is named Enlisted Aviator of the Year for her commitment to safety and peer support.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-09/safety-committed-corporals-star-shines-bright
Air Force Bowls Association members compete in the 'Day in the Gardens' lawn bowls tournament.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-09/skills-tested-over-lawn-bowls
ADF explosives experts dispose of World War 2-era unexploded ordnance in Nauru.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-09/sappers-ensure-nauru-safe
A song written in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic has lit up the 2025 Defending the Arts Festival.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-09/spark-amid-darkness-aids-creativity-capability
One aviator's love for aircrafts began as a child, which made joining the Air Force an easy decision.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-08/around-world-style
Australia’s role as an active security partner in the Indo-Pacific will continue to strengthen, with the launch of Exercise Bersama Shield 2025. The annual exercise, held in and around Malaysia, provides an opportunity for Five Power Defence Arrangements partners to strengthen professional…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-04-09/hmas-sydney-leads-defences-support-exercise-bersama-shield-southeast-asia
A new podcast from Navy’s Training Force Multimedia Unit will target firsthand accounts of serving members.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-04-09/podcast-shines-light-navy-experience