Defence

Sailors' ashes committed to sea
The ashes of five former sailors were committed to the Indian Ocean in a moving ceremony aboard HMAS Canberra.

Powerful introduction to Gallipoli ahead of Anzac Day
ADF personnel joined sombre battlefield tours as part of their preparation for Anzac Day in Turkey.

Shoulder to shoulder with the Philippines
The ADF learned the meaning of 'balikatan', the Tagalog word for ‘shoulder to shoulder'.

Defence looks to future security challenges
The ADF is asked to think creatively about rapid force projection.

Powerful Indigenous artwork revealed at Defence HQ
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Sports diplomacy in Fiji
Rugby league is becoming a vital diplomatic tool for the ADF.
Defence marks International Women's Day
Sarah van Bronswijk believes she has one of the most interesting jobs in Defence.
Joint Statement on Defence Cooperation in the Pacific region
The close defence relations between Australia and New Zealand are enduring and deeply rooted in our shared military history.