03 Aug 2026 Air Force News Crowds flock to Pitch Black open day Thousands attend the Exercise Pitch Black open day as aircraft and personnel from 21 nations gather in Darwin. 31 Jul 2026 Air Force News Trading flights for traditional foods Exercise Pitch Black personnel showcase their countries’ cuisines by dishing up a taste of home in Darwin. 31 Jul 2026 Navy, Army News New partnership to sustain capabilities A new defence industry contract is set to provide sustainment services for a range of Navy and Army capabilities. 30 Jul 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force News Service news sites now live The Australian Defence Force now has dedicated digital news sites, featuring the latest stories for and about sailors, soldiers and aviators. Media releases Media release 03 Aug 2026 New Defence Research Centre to strengthen Australia's defence innovation ecosystem Media release 01 Aug 2026 Exercise Pitch Black open day brings the world to Darwin Media release 24 Jul 2026 HMAS Perth sails for 2026 Regional Presence Deployment Media release 24 Jul 2026 ADSTAR 2026 to unveil new Defence IS&T Strategy amid growing global security challenges Media release 21 Jul 2026 HMAS Choules arrives in Indonesia for Exercise Pacific Partnership 26 Media release 17 Jul 2026 Australia conducts its first live-firing of Apaches
