A uniformed soldier wearing a high-visibility vest and sunglasses stands with arms crossed as a fireball rises behind sandbags.
16 Mar 2026
Army
News

An explosive exchange at Holsworthy

A British Army quartermaster leads demolitions training at Holsworthy as a six‑decade exchange continues.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Several people in camouflage uniforms sit and stand around a laptop computer in a room.
16 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Popular domain takes up more space

A multinational space command plays a growing role in Exercise Cobra Gold’s warfighting drills.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers crouch behind sandbags as a small fireball rises from a detonation nearby.
13 Mar 2026
Army
News

School forges sappers for the battlefield

Soldiers develop combat engineering skills through hands-on training at the School of Military Engineering.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two groups of Army recruits march in formation in two directions.
13 Mar 2026
Army
News

March-out marks milestone for recruits

Army's 1st Recruit Training Battalion marks a milestone with a record 124 recruits marching out.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
An Army vehicle drives from a boat onto the shore of a beach.
13 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Amphibious force storms Queensland beach

Soldiers, sailors and aviators aboard HMA Ships Canberra and Choules participate in Exercise Wader.

Exercises & training | Operations & missions
An aerial shot of a shipbuilding yard on the WA coast.
13 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Leap forward for Henderson Defence Precinct

Defence awards design consultancy services contract to Bechtel Infrastructure Australia Pty Ltd.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Two men in military uniform engage in conversation.
13 Mar 2026
Army
News

Finding a purpose bigger than self

Through seeking a purpose greater than himself, a linguist helps bridge the connection between Australia and Thailand.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man in Australian Army camouflage and a broad brim uniform hat stands outdoors.
13 Mar 2026
Army
News

Nepali officer glad he made the switch

The first officer to laterally transfer from the Nepali to Australian Army says he feels at home in Australia.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
An aircraft climbs through the sky above trees.
12 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia deploys Wedgetail to Gulf

Australia deploys a Wedgetail to the Gulf to help protect Australians and provide reconnaissance capability.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A soldier looks along a weapon mounted on a tripod while a man adjusts the setup.
12 Mar 2026
Army
News

New system sharpens training realism

A new laser-based system lets soldiers and vehicles train with realistic simulated battlefield conditions.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Three Defence personnel, one each from Navy, Army and Air Force hold wreaths to lay at a cannon-style weapon memorial.
11 Mar 2026
Navy, Army
News

Anniversary of the bombing of Darwin remembered

Navy personnel remember the 88 who died and the the resilience of the Top End, 84 years on.

Commemoration & history
A Navy member stands with an Army member, both holding an award certificate.
11 Mar 2026
Navy, Army
News

Like a dux to water

Army's Captain Pascal-Walter Price tops Navy's officer-of-the-watch course.

Exercises & training | People & service