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A woman in formal Army uniform, including a broad-brimmed hat, tilting her head and smiling outdoors.
08 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

King’s Birthday military honours span Defence

Nearly 100 ADF personnel, from a range of ranks and roles, have been recognised in this year's list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A boat carrying a large load of people moves towards a larger ship in Sydney Harbour.
09 Jun 2026
Navy
News

A visit to Canberra in Sydney

Family and friends of HMAS Canberra’s ship’s company and NSW Government personnel attend an open day in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
An Army member stand next to some whitegoods.
09 Jun 2026
Army
News

Plumber glad to be back on the tools

An Army corporal lends his plumbing qualifications to a security infrastructure project in the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A person in sports uniform walks along while a line of people in sports uniform march along.
08 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Sailor transforms recruit swim training

Chief Petty Officer Michelle Bush receives a Conspicuous Service Medal for helping to improve training outcomes.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A woman in uniform sitting outdoors, smiling.
08 Jun 2026
Air Force
News

Keeping the C-17A fleet flying

Squadron Leader Emily Hartley receives a a King’s Birthday honour for improving Australia’s C-17A fleet sustainment.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A man in Army uniform helps a young boy dress in camouflage.
08 Jun 2026
Army
News

How persistence filled a capability gap

Warrant Officer Class Two Matthew Solis is awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King's Birthday honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A detective in blue uniform addresses a small group of people outdoors.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Raising capability across the Pacific

Senior military leaders from PNG, Fiji and Tonga visit a Pacific-led police training program in Brisbane.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
30 May 2026

HMAS Toowoomba returns to Western Australia from regional presence deployment

Media release
30 May 2026

Royal Australian Navy commissions newest offshore patrol vessel HMAS Eyre

Media release
30 May 2026

Regional partners support removal of World War II explosives

Media release
29 May 2026

HMAS Brisbane marches through Brisbane

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