Sapper Nathan Roberts reflects on his transformation from student to first responder in just two years.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-26/from-classroom-life-saving-lessons
Step back in time with highlights from Air Force News since its first publication in 1941.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-26/eight-decades-raaf-news
Super Hornet aerobatics draw eyes to the sky for next generation of Air Force aviators.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-25/brisbane-kid-fast-jet-display-pilot
Army’s journey from the 1960 Mechanical Mule to today’s autonomous systems shows how mobility innovation has transformed the way soldiers move and operate.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-25/from-mechanical-mule-modern-mobility
College students delight in a tour of HMAS Perth after they make new laundry bags for the crew.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/school-textile-project-honours-adf-heroes
Defence personnel join industry experts to test counter-drone measures during Exercise Southern Arrow.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/army-tests-counter-drone-technology
Medics are trained to deliver close health support and prolonged care in hostile environments for Exercise Urban Shrike.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/urban-warfare-meets-close-health
Pilot Officer Alan Reitsma credits his award of the University Medal to his and his wife's hard work.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-24/hard-work-gets-highest-marks
Attending an international trade show or participating in a trade mission with Defence is a cost-effective option for eligible companies looking to export their products and services, benchmark themselves internationally or research their competitors. Defence procures the floor space and builds the exhibition stand, with companies only needing to finance their flights and accommodation.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/exporting/opportunities-services/international-trade-events
Army members delighted more than 700 children at the 30th Albury Wodonga children's Christmas Party.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-19/army-school-spreads-christmas-cheer
Two high school students join Navy personnel to help bring Christmas cheer in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/students-rock-out-navy-musicians
Information about the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement executed, as well as the strategic partnership between Defence and Austal (the Strategic Shipbuilder).
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-capability-programs/continuous-naval-shipbuilding-sustainment-enterprise/strategic-shipbuilding-agreement
Army works with local Fijian builders on a new maritime essential services centre in Suva.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/essential-services-centre-opens-suva
Air Commodore David Strong hands over command of Air Force Training Group to Air Commodore Brett Williams.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/winds-change-bring-new-leadership
A maritime domain awareness flight highlights the importance of cooperation between Australia and Malaysia.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/flying-onwards-upwards-together
The wreckage of a RAAF Beaufort aircraft from World War 2 has been located in the Baining Mountains, Papua New Guinea.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-23/missing-raaf-bomber-crew-located-after-82-years
A historic formation wound up under Surveillance and Response Group restructure.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-12-22/42-wing-disbands-mission-focus