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Soldiers from the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, load Sidewinder missiles on a NASAMS High-Mobility Launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia.
01 Jul 2025
Army
News

Sidewinder first gives gunners a buzz

A battle-tested air-to-air missile is fired from a national advanced surface-to-air missile system.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson, inspects the guard during the commissioning of HMAS Arafura at Fremantle, Western Australia.
01 Jul 2025
Navy
News

Arafura adds capability to Navy fleet

New offshore patrol vessels improve Defence’s ability in maritime patrol, response and constabulary missions.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Cyber operators attend Australia’s first Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) Forum.
01 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International cyber forum a milestone for Defence

Holding the event locally allowed more Defence personnel to benefit from training and capability development.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Group shot of military and civilian personnel in front of a building in Washington.
30 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

NATO urges civil-military health alliance

Partners acknowledge the need to work with civilian colleagues in an integrated national network.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions

Media releases

Media release
30 Jun 2025

Defence support to Operation Highmast

Media release
27 Jun 2025

Defence's commitment to domestic manufacturing of large calibre munitions

Statement
20 Jun 2025

Operation Beech

Media release
18 Jun 2025

Soldiers start training on Army's new combat engineering vehicles

Media release
11 Jun 2025

ADF Women's Rugby League team to play PNGRFL Women's XIII in tour match

Statement
11 Jun 2025

Commencement of PNG-Australia Bilateral Defence Treaty Negotiations: Joint Statement by lead negotiators

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