F-35 Lightning II aircraft from Japan, the United States and Australia have begun training together for the first time as part of Exercise Cope North 25. Cope North 25 is running from 3 – 21 February at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.  This is a key milestone for trilateral air…

Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) has been piped aboard HMAS Kuttabul for the first time in almost a decade.

Zahlia Maroney received a memorable birthday treat when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex dropped in to an Invictus Games supporters' activity.

Invictus Games competitor Sergeant Emily Lahey says the sport she describes as "lawn bowls on ice" is harder than it looks.

Choppers have taken to the sky to provide vital aircraft support in response to the North Queensland floods.

Army engineers oversee delivery of a new store for the remote Bäniyala community in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Army's 3rd Brigade helps provide a temporary structure over the flood-damaged Ollera Creek Bridge.

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 has officially kicked off with a glittering opening ceremony.

A 12-month pilot program using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has recently commenced at RAAF Base East Sale. The SAF pilot program marks a significant milestone in Defence’s ongoing efforts to increase energy resilience and adopt climate mitigation strategies, as highlighted in the 2024 National…

Naval and air force units from Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone on 5 February 2025. This included HMAS Hobart and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon…

Australian Army soldiers are helping provide the PNG Defence Force with access to reliable clean water.

Aviator awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal for transforming Air Force evaluation of enemy tactics.

Command of the only permanent ADF headquarters outside of Australia has changed hands.

Navy is using data and analytics to improve the lethality and survivability of the fleet.

RAAF’s 23 Squadron has acquired its first aircraft after a 65-year break from flying: a 1950s-era Vampire.

In the wake of North Queensland's heavy flooding, Army personnel are supporting the Queensland Police Service.

The XXI Commonwealth Games Citation is issued to eligible ADF members who served on Operation Atlas in April 2018. The Directorate of Honours and Awards dispatched the citations in late 2019 on behalf on the Queensland Police. The citation features 3 panels of blue, yellow and red, with white…

The G20 citation is issued to all eligible Australian Defence Force members who served on Operation Parapet in November 2014. The Directorate of Honours and Awards dispatched the G20 citations during 2017 on behalf on the Queensland Police. The citation is authorised for restricted wear at G20…

The Australian Operational Service Medal – Africa recognises operations that occur across the African region. To qualify, Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and allied foreign Defence Force member must have been deployed or force assigned for duty as a member of a declared operation for a…

The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) – Special Operations recognises the service of Australian Defence Force members on special operations as declared by the Chief of the Defence Force from 1 November 2019. Applications Applications are not accepted for the AOSM – Special Operations.…

The Australian Operational Service Medal – Greater Middle East Operation recognises service on:  operations Manitou, Accordion and Okra from 1 July 2014 operation Highroad from 1 January 2015 operation Steadfast from 10 September 2018  operations Mazurka, Paladin and Fortitude from 1…

The Australian Operational Service Medal (AOSM) – Counter Terrorism and Special Recovery (CT/SR) recognises the service of Australian Defence Force members on counter terrorism and special recovery activities as declared by the Chief of the Defence Force from 1 November 2020. Eligibility Members…

The Australian Operational Service Medal – Civilian may be awarded to Defence civilians, and other classes of civilian who are employed on ADF operations under the provisions of the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982. Design The medal is cupro-nickel finished in antique silver. The obverse bears an…

The Australian Operational Service Medal – Border Protection recognises the range of border protection operations conducted since 1997. Eligibility To qualify, Defence members must have been deployed or force assigned for duty as a member of a declared operation: for a period of not less than an…

Army brigadier brings 30 years of experience to new role as commandant of the ADF Academy.

Youth are invited to join the Young Endeavour development voyages as the tall ship circumnavigates Australia.

Family, friends and Navy personnel at HMAS Moreton celebrate veteran Murielle Ahern's 100th birthday.

Mother and daughter face off as NSW teams come out on top at ADF Basketball grand finals.

Australia is providing support in the Pacific with the delivery of two fire trucks to the Republic of Kiribati.

Today, the public are invited to provide comment on the planned Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard Draft Strategic Impact Assessment Report for Osborne, South Australia. The public consultation period will run from 3 February to 17 March 2025.  Australia will begin the build of its…