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Two nations go head to head in cyber battle

Exercises and training

Australian and Indonesian personnel conduct cyber training together for the first time during Exercise Keris Woomera.

By CAPT Annie Richardson 20 Oct 26 4 min read

A man in military uniform stand in front of a class on military members working on laptops.

A historic return yields seamless integration

Exercises and training

4SQN deploys aircraft into South-East Asia for the first time since WWII during Exercise Keris Woomera.

By LEUT Emily Tinker 19 Oct 26 3 min read

Three aircraft fly side by side in the sky above the ocean.

Mission data takes centre stage

Space and cyber

The ADF maintains a competitive edge by prioritising mission data readiness at the 2026 National Mission Data Symposium.

By Erin Burford 19 Oct 26 3 min read

Three military members (two men and one woman) and a civilian woman.

PNG graduates take new skills and friendships home

Exercises and training

An Air Force-endorsed program enables PNG Defence Force personnel to graduate as aircraft and avionics technicians.

By FLGOFF Tina Langridge 16 Oct 26 5 min read

Four military personnel stand in a warehouse with stationary aircraft and two national flags.

Serving at a time of importance

Ceremony

Thirty-three recruits graduate from 1RTU Course 15/26 after completing 10 weeks of initial military training.

By FLGOFF Tina Langridge 16 Oct 26 4 min read

A group of men and women in military uniform march in formation.

Shared skills strengthen ties

International

Australia builds a stronger connection with the PNG by training their personnel's sovereign aviation capability.

By FLGOFF Tina Langridge 15 Oct 26 4 min read

A large group of military personnel in a warehouse-like place, with two national flags.

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Removing historical homosexual defence service convictions

Restoring pride for those who've served

16 Oct 26 1 min read

RAAF Staff College Association seminar

An invitation to RAAF Staff College Association's seminar with Chris Uhlmann.

13 Oct 26 1 min read

Extension of commitment period

For permanent and Reserve personnel joining after October 1.

22 Sep 26 1 min read

Submit nomination for 2026 EDGY Air Force Innovation Awards

Celebrating Air Force innovators.

17 Sep 26 1 min read

Sport

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Carnival an opportunity to connect poolside

Sport

The ADF Swimming Carnival gives members a chance to compete, reconnect with swimming and meet others.

By LAC Chris Tsakisiris 13 Oct 26 3 min read

A fourth helping of fire

Sport

FLTLT Lachlan Arneil is chosen by the Adelaide Fire for its national Hockey One campaign.

By WGCDR Deanna Nott 7 Oct 26 3 min read

A hockey player in yellow runs the hockey ball past his opponents.

Brave personnel reach new peaks

Sport

Defence members develop climbing and alpine skills while overcoming their fears at Rock and Ice 2026.

By LAC Chris Tsakisiris 7 Oct 26 3 min read

A group of people hike in a loose line up a snow-covered mountain.

Dominating the drone racing competition

Sport

The ADF Drone Racing Team flies high with another win at the Military International Drone Racing Tournament.

By CAPT Sarah Vesey 7 Oct 26 2 min read

A group of military personnel stand with an Australian flag, a trophy, a drone and a drone racing banner.

Upcoming ADF Sport

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

Date	Sport	Event	Location
16 October - 23 October	Soccer	National Carnival	Sydney
18 October - 24 October	Lawn Bowls	National Championships	Salisbury
19 October - 21 October	Golf	NSW Interservice Championships	Pokolbin
19 October - 23 October	Parachuting	Booster Wings 4.0	Tully
19 October - 1 November	Rugby Union	Caslick Cup & Stannard Shield Seven’s	Brisbane/Gold Coast
23 October	Running & Athletics	Bondi to Manly Ultra	Sydney

Brew Point

Off-road warriors

Flightline

Members of the ADF Cycling Association took to the hills of Canberra's Stromlo Forest Park to train for the national cycling carnival from September 8 to 17.

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