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An Australian Army M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank from 2nd Cavalry Regiment provides security during the D Squadron raising ceremony at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, Queensland.

Army

News

Talons for the armoured bird of prey

Army consolidates its heavy armour capabilities in Townsville as 2nd Cavalry Regiment welcomes its second tank squadron.

Capability & technology

Commander 3rd Brigade Brigadier Ben McLennan CSC and Bar, speaks with Defence family members at Gecko's Family Centre, Townsville.

Army

News

Defence families connect in Townsville

Army Partner Support Pilot Program shares support and services at Gecko's Family Centre, Lavarack Barracks.

Community engagement | People & service

HMAS Stuart during the sunrise off Western Australia.

Navy

News

Largest Navy exercise wraps up

Navy's largest and most complex antisubmarine exercise in more than a decade wraps up off the coast of WA.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond accepts a cheque on behalf of Keeping Watch, for $100,000 from Navy Health at Russell Offices, Canberra

Navy

News

Donation supports Navy families

Navy Health donates $100,000 to ‘Keeping Watch’, continuing support for Navy people and their families.

Awards & recognition | Community engagement

Media releases

Statement

30 Apr 2025

Australia, the Philippines and the United States conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

Media release

30 Apr 2025

Army salutes its long-range fires brigade

Media release

29 Apr 2025

ADV Reliant bolsters Pacific partners

Speech

25 Apr 2025

Chief of Air Force Commemorative Address, Diggers Service, Bullecourt

Speech

25 Apr 2025

Chief of Air Force Anzac Day Dawn Service, Villers-Bretonneux

Media release

25 Apr 2025

Anzac Day 2025

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