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Why good enough is not enough

A Battle of Long Tan veteran shares the lesson that helped Delta Company endure one of Australia’s fiercest battles.
By FLTLT Imogen Lunny 5 min read
A man sits in the rear of a military helicopter.

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Mountain biking glory at Mogo

Cyclists braved cracking downhill tracks in perfect conditions at the FOX Superflow Mountain Biking Races at Mogo.
By CPL Michael Rogers 4 min read
A cyclist rides downhill on a trail.

Upcoming ADF Sport

To get involved email: defence.sports@defence.gov.au.

Date Sport Event Location
- Racquet Sports Squash Nationals Nerang
Golf Regional Skills Development Canning Vale, Western Australia
Cycling Brisbane to Gold Coast Brisbane
Cycling Canola Classic Shire of York
Golf Regional Skills Development Canning Vale, Western Australia
Sailing Women’s Regatta Darwin

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Waves below, wings above

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Crowds are wowed at the Pacific Airshow with dazzling displays of aviation, space exploration and STEM ingenuity.
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  • A group of red aircraft fly in formation above a coastal city.
  • The Australian Defence Force is proud to participate in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026, from 14 to 16 August. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II, C-130J Hercules, Roulettes and Army’s Red Berets conducted aerial displays at the three-day event, along with 100 Squadron heritage warbirds. On the ground, attendees at Surfers Paradise had the opportunity to get up close to the Air Force Balloon, the interactive flight simulator as well as Combat Support Group vehicles and personnel.
  • Several young kids inspect a 3D printing machine.
  • A military member in a blue jumpsuit talks into a microphone and points up at the sky.
  • A military member puts a pair of VR goggles onto a young boy's head.
  • The Australian Defence Force is proud to participate in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026, from 14 to 16 August. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II, C-130J Hercules, Roulettes and Army’s Red Berets conducted aerial displays at the three-day event, along with 100 Squadron heritage warbirds. On the ground, attendees at Surfers Paradise had the opportunity to get up close to the Air Force Balloon, the interactive flight simulator as well as Combat Support Group vehicles and personnel.
  • Six aircraft fly in formation.
  • The Australian Defence Force is proud to participate in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast 2026, from 14 to 16 August. Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II, C-130J Hercules, Roulettes and Army’s Red Berets conducted aerial displays at the three-day event, along with 100 Squadron heritage warbirds. On the ground, attendees at Surfers Paradise had the opportunity to get up close to the Air Force Balloon, the interactive flight simulator as well as Combat Support Group vehicles and personnel.