A man in camouflage and a ghillie suit holds a camouflaged firearm in dense vegetation.
07 Jul 2026
Army
News

Unknown areas test soldiers on exercise

Soldiers train in unfamiliar terrain in north Queensland during Exercise Black Cutlass.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two soldiers stand together in front of a camouflaged Army vehicle.
07 Jul 2026
Army
News

Anzac spirit strong at Southern Jackeroo

After almost a decade, two soldiers from New Zealand reunite in Townsville during Exercise Southern Jackaroo.

Exercises & training | People & service
An Army mountain bike riders navigates her way downhill and across country.
07 Jul 2026
Army
News

Mountain biking glory for ADF team

Cyclists braved cracking downhill tracks in perfect conditions at the FOX Superflow Mountain Biking Races at Mogo.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A soldier adjusts an uncrewed aerial system in the middle of the Australian bush.
07 Jul 2026
Army
News

Powerful demonstration of drone capability

Soldiers from Australia and New Zealand test robotic and autonomous systems in South Australia.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Teenagers wearing buoyancy attire form a circle in a pool.
06 Jul 2026
Navy, Army
News

Program a window into Defence careers

Tasmanian school students immerse themselves in the ADF's Troops and Tides work experience program.

Community engagement
Soldiers walking through shallow water from a landing craft.
06 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army’s contribution to the National Defence Strategy

Army releases its updated capstone document, charting a clear direction for how it will support national defence priorities.

Capability & technology
A female Army officer accepts a handover plaque from a male Army officer.
03 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Chief reflects on a defining chapter in service

The outgoing Chief of Joint Capabilities looks back on a career that has been shaped by leadership, service and the Army.

People & service
A series of bays covered with roofing to house 14 new Defence vehicles.
03 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Moorebank project strengthens Defence capability

The infrastructure upgrade is helping Defence provide timely responses during joint humanitarian operations.

Capability & technology | Relief & assistance
A group of New Zealand Defence personnel stand and look up at a ship from a dock.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Crossing the ditch to boost bonds

Reservists from Australia and New Zealand go on exchange to strengthen capability.

Alliances & relationships
A woman and man squat down in sand at the water's edge with a toddler standing between them.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Centralised support for veterans and their families

The Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency is launched, marking an important step for the veteran community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army soldiers gather around a mortar as it fires ammunition into the air.
01 Jul 2026
Army
News

Reservists refine live-fire mortar skills

Live-fire serials form the centrepiece of a weekend of mortar training activity for Army reservists.

Exercises & training
A man in a blue sports shirt kicking a soccer ball on an indoor court as a man in a red sports shirt tries to block him.
01 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence futsal makes a comeback

Defence futsal returns after 11 years, with Army claiming the men’s and women’s titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing