22 Sep 2026 Cyber News New partnership strengthens Defence readiness Australia has joined the NATO Distributed Synthetic Training partnership to better face a rapidly evolving security environment. 22 Sep 2026 Navy, Army, Air Force News Connection through immersion A field and research visit in Papua New Guinea strengthens partner understanding for senior leaders. 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. Media releases Media release 22 Sep 2026 Australia joins ASEAN-led Exercise Trident Resolve in Indonesia 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
