On Operation Argos, ADF and partner nations maintain constant watch over the Indo-Pacific for illegal maritime activity.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-29/unbroken-surveillance-seas
Today marks another significant leap in Australia’s journey to acquire a sovereign capability to operate and maintain conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines from HMAS Stirling. Together with our AUKUS partners, Australia has the responsibility for coordinating, supporting and delivering a…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-10-29/australia-getting-set-submarine-rotational-force-west
Finding and moving to a new school when relocating has many challenges for ADF families.
https://www.defence.gov.au/adf-members-families/family-programs-services/support-children/changing-schools
Papua New Guineans gather for the arrival of Army Chinooks bearing supplies as part of Exercise Helicon Luk.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-29/goodwill-gesture-hit-highlands
Two ADF members are experiencing the benefits of a career in the Defence Force through the Gap Year program.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-29/gap-year-like-no-other
Senior strategic logistics representatives attend the Five Eyes A4 Collaboration Forum in Darwin.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-29/five-eyes-forum-strengthens-logistics-ties
Navy members and veterans, alongside their watchful service dogs, launch the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games team uniform.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-29/from-invictus-paralympics
Chief Engineer Works Contract templates have been developed to support operational activities overseas and to meet the risks of those particular projects.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/chief-engineer-works-contract-templates
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt A & B.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/naval-communication-station-harold-e-holt-a-b
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at RAAF Base Wagga
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/raaf-base-wagga
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program at Blamey Barracks (Kapooka Military Area).
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas/pfas-management-sites/blamey-barracks-kapooka-military-area
PFAS (perfluroalkyl and polyfluroalkyl substances) management and investigation program details.
https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/pfas
The Defence’s Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group in partnership with Austal Defence Australia hosted an industry briefing focused on the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement. Rear Admiral Michael Houghton, RAN, Head Patrol Boats and Specialist Ships, and representatives from Austal Defence…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/strategic-shipbuilding-agreement-industry-briefing
The Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF) is a principles-based framework intended to support a progressive protective security culture that understands and manages risk, leading to robust security outcomes. The DSPF aligns Defence with the Commonwealth’s Protective Security Policy Framework…
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/industry-governance/defence-security-principles-framework
Crowds gather to witness Navy officers and sailors march through the streets during a freedom of entry parade.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-28/penguin-march-delights-mosman-locals
The Managing Contractor Contract is Defence's collaborative form of construction contract providing for involvement of the contractor at an early stage of the project through a "two phase" delivery model.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/managing-contractor-contract-templates
Team Defence Australia assists Australian Defence industry companies to showcase their capability to global markets.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-28/showcasing-defence-capability-global-scale
Navy women show social mastery and team achievement by claiming four categories at the Women in Defence Awards.
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2025-10-28/navy-women-scoop-awards
The Design Services Contract (DSC-1) templates are used for the engagement of a Design Services Consultant on a fixed time, lump sum basis.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/design-services-contract-templates
The Head Contract (HC-1) is Defence's traditional fixed time construction contract, with pricing on a lump sum basis, a schedule of rates basis, or a combination of the two. It can be used for construct only, design and construct or document and construct delivery, depending on the extent of the design completed prior to engagement of the contractor.
https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/procurement/contracting-templates/suite-facilities-contracts/head-contract-templates
Australian Army aviators will be better prepared to respond to terrorism threats following training across New South Wales this month. The aviation training will be conducted across the greater Sydney, Wollongong and Goulburn regions and will train both air and ground crews, with soldiers and…
https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/releases/2025-10-28/black-hawks-soar-over-nsw-counter-terrorism-training