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Chief of the Defence Force Admiral David Johnston delivers the 2025 Anzac Day message at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

Navy, Army, Air Force

News

A time to reflect on service and support

This Anzac Day, the Chief of the Defence Force recognises the commitment of all who have served.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history

Australian Air Force Cadet Warrant Officer Will Colebrook pays his respects at the headstones of fallen Australian Army soldiers from World War I at Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France.

Air Force

News

Cadet receives a trip of a lifetime

Cadet Warrant Officer Will Colebrook is part of the lucky few heading to France for Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service

Australia’s Federation Guard and the Royal Australian Navy Band visits memorial sights from the Western Front in France prior to taking part in Anzac Day dawn services and commemorative services in the Somme region.

Navy, Army, Air Force

News

Preparing to honour Anzac Day in France

Members of Australia’s Federation Guard are preparing to mark Anzac Day on historic grounds.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history

Flying Officer Oliver Hodgson and Royal Canadian Air Force exchange pilot, Captain Alexander Jacobi, from RAAF 11 Squadron, at United States Air Force Kadena Air Base, Japan, during Operation Argos 25-1.

Air Force

News

Commonwealth crew fly UN sanctions mission

Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force members deploy to Japan with RAAF on Operation Argos.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions

Media releases

Media release

25 Apr 2025

Anzac Day 2025

Media release

23 Apr 2025

Four World War I soldiers found

Media release

23 Apr 2025

Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025

Media release

23 Apr 2025

Exercise Croix du Sud commences in New Caledonia

Media release

21 Apr 2025

Defence joins partners for Exercise Balikatan

Media release

14 Apr 2025

New quantum project to enhance secure timing

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