Royal New Zealand Air Force military working dog handler Aircraftman Dylan McClintock, left, and Keno, join Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Renee Cahill, from 27 Squadron Security Flight, at RAAF Base Townsville.
29 Jul 2025
Air Force
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Military dogs cross the ditch for Talisman Sabre

Trans-Tasman partnership keeps personnel and capabilities safe at RAAF Base Townsville.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Personnel, aircraft and assets at RAAF Base Tindal during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
29 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Projecting air power and readiness at Talisman Sabre

From the roar of fighter jets, to the steady hum of surveillance aircraft, Air Force engaged in a wide range of missions.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force intensive care nursing officer Flight Lieutenant Ben Jenkins presents a plaque to Royal Canadian Air Force Critical Care Air Transport Team Senior Nursing Officer, Major Melanie Speichts, at the Role 2 Hospital.
28 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Role 2 Hospital hits training milestones

Australian and Canadian personnel deploy exceptional medical capability to austere location.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Australian Army officer, of 3rd Brigade, examines a map of Townsville Field Training Area alongside an officer from the German Army as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre
28 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Military partners strengthen ties in Australia

Two allies leverage Exercise Talisman Sabre to gain familiarity with what it takes to operate in the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Left to right, Corporal Dillon Walker, from 2 Security Forces Squadron, talks to Senior Airman Brittany Palomo, from the US Air Force, and Leading Aircraftman John Stratford, from 13 Squadron Security Forces, on the flight line at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
28 Jul 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Northern airbase security kicked up a notch

Army and Air Force combine to protect critical infrastructure during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army trucks and personnel on board a mexefloat.
28 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

D-Day at Shoalwater Bay

The Australian Amphibious Force, along with multinational partners, complete a beach assault during Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Air Force aircraft technician Corporal Aisha Norton-O'Donnell inspects the advanced refuelling boom system of a 33 Squadron KC-30A multi-role tanker transport aircraft, during trials with the US Air Force.e
28 Jul 2025
Air Force
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Air-to-air refuelling trials complete

Australia and the United States increase interoperability of aircraft types to extend range and expand air power.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Leading Aircraftman Jasper Poole, a 77 Squadron avionics technician, speaks with Glen Searson, from F-35 Single Information Environment Operations, about support to F-35A Lightning II at RAAF Base Darwin.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
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Regional ICT connects Talisman Sabre

The teams on the ground for Cyber Operations Division enable secure, high-speed communications.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A US Army M142 HIMARS transits through Christmas Island as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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HIMARS extends range on Christmas Island

Partner nations demonstrate their ability to rapidly deploy and employ land-based, long-range precision fires.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Aircraftman Cody Mann, the 200th member of EDGY lab at RAAF Base Williamtown, is welcomed by Lab Ambassador Flight Lieutenant Loretta Jolly.
25 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Milestone for Williamtown EDGY lab

RAAF Base Williamtown marks a significant milestone, welcoming the 200th member of its local innovation hub.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian Defence Force movements personnel assist the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) during the ADF strategic airlift of an RFMF contingent for a deployment to the Middle East region.
25 Jul 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force aids Fiji on UN Israel mission

Defence continues to provide strategic airlift support to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on UN peacekeeping missions.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army Corporal Jack Pearce, left, shows his images Leading Aircraftman Brett Hawkless during the ADF Joint Imagery Specialist Course.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Shining a light on ADF people

An imagery specialist course moves to Joint Training Command as its latest graduates step into the role.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training