Defence Australia

03/09/2026

After 39 years of service, Air Marshal Leon Phillips leaves an enduring mark on Australia's defence capability.

Leading the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Group, he has driven transformational outcomes, helping establish domestic guided weapons manufacturing and growing the partnerships that underpin a sovereign defence industry.

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03/09/2026

More than 26 tonnes of humanitarian assistance have arrived in Nepal. 📦

ADF personnel helped deliver 16 pallets of essential supplies for communities affected by the Nepal–Tibet border floods.

The mission supports the Australian Government’s $8 million humanitarian response to the disaster.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Cooperation at sea 🌊

The Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Supply conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity alongside the U.S. Navy and Philippine Navy off the west coast of 📍 Luzon within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.

The representative capabilities from each nation included:
🇦🇺 HMAS Supply, MH-60R-Seahawk helicopter and a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon aircraft
🇵🇭 BRP Diego Silang and BRP Teresa Magbanua
🇺🇸 USS Santa Barbara

📷 LSA Justin Howes, ABIS Jaxsen Shinners & LSA Daniel Heuston

01/09/2026

Which twin can put on CBRN gear the fastest? ⏲️

CBRN stands for:
☣️ Chemical
☣️ Biological
☣️ Radiological
☣️ Nuclear

GAS! GAS!! GAS!!!

31/08/2026

For more than 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ years, Legacy has supported the families of veterans who have given their lives or health in service to Australia. 🧸

This Legacy Week, Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and Joint Capabilities Group are proud to stand alongside Defence communities in supporting one of Australia's most trusted charities.

By purchasing a Legacy badge, you're helping to provide support, connection and care to the families of veterans across Australia. Every badge makes a difference.

Go to Legacy Australia to learn more about Legacy Week and how you can support the appeal.

Chief of the Defence Force Australia

31/08/2026

As part of the whole-of-Australian Government response to the catastrophic flooding in Nepal, the Australian Defence Force is supporting the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade by providing a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III to transport humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies, equipment and personnel.

The C-17A is expected to depart Australia for Nepal in the coming days.

📷 LACW Taylor Anderson

Australian Embassy, Nepal

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

Threats around every corner.

Soldiers from 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment recently conducted a nighttime urban assault at 📍 Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of Exercise Diamond Run.

28/08/2026

Pixels stretched. Perspective shifted. ✈️

Digital artwork by LAC Jonathon McCaffrey

Royal Australian Air Force