25 Feb 2026 Navy News Touching base with the past After calling HMAS Coonawarra home in the '70s and '80s, the Smith family revisit the base with fond memories in tow. 25 Feb 2026 Navy News Ship's super stewards excel The spartan flight deck of HMAS Toowoomba is transformed into a five-star pavilion for guests. 25 Feb 2026 Air Force News Trans-Tasman teamwork strengthens care Exercise Trojan Compass strengthens medical teamwork between Australia and New Zealand. 25 Feb 2026 Air Force News Passion and pride for the Pipes and Drums Flight Lieutenant Ben Wheadon's lifelong passion for the bagpipes sees him perform at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Media releases Media release 25 Feb 2026 Australia to accelerate counter-drone research with DroneShield Speech 21 Feb 2026 Chief of the Defence Force address to the Australian Defence Force Academy Media release 21 Feb 2026 Chief of Defence Force welcomes new trainee officers as ADFA marks 40 years Statement 19 Feb 2026 Australia conducts routine transit through South China Sea Media release 19 Feb 2026 Defence tests cutting-edge autonomous capabilities during AUKUS Maritime Big Play Statement 17 Feb 2026 Australia, the Philippines and the United States conduct maritime cooperative activity
