21 Sep 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force News Bolstering the ADF's contingent workforce The commitment period for personnel who join the permanent ADF will be extended from five to 10 years. 21 Sep 2026 Army News Exercise Yama Sakura ‘best so far’ Australian Army Captain Lewis Mikulic receives a challenge coin at the Exercise Yama Sakura 91 closing ceremony. 21 Sep 2026 Army News Enduring presence and a combined purpose Rifle Company Butterworth is trained to produce theatre-tested combat teams ready to fight alongside regional partners. 18 Sep 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force News Future leaders in focus Logistics and engineering leaders discuss resilience and preparedness at the Defence Strategic Logistics Seminar. Media releases Media release 21 Sep 2026 2026 Strategic Policy Grants Program announcement Media release 21 Sep 2026 Australia and New Zealand strengthen naval partnership Statement 18 Sep 2026 Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force’s Report into the Exercise Talisman Sabre 23 MRH-90 accident Statement 17 Sep 2026 2026 Australia-China Defence Coordination Dialogue Statement 15 Sep 2026 ADF support to USS Abraham Lincoln Media release 11 Sep 2026 HMAS Choules returns from humanitarian partnership deployment
