Two soldiers with guns run through purple smoke.
22 Jun 2026
Army
News

Soldier pushes limits for hard-earned Skippy Badge

Private Ryan Doyle proves himself at the Australian Army’s School of Infantry and qualifies as a rifleman.

Exercises & training | People & service
An elderly woman and a woman in Army uniform hold up a black-and-white portrait photo of a military man.
22 Jun 2026
Army
News

Honouring service and sacrifice of WWI signaller

From the Bullecourt Digger Memorial to a quiet home in Brighton, the century-old story of a WWI soldier comes to life.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Three drones rest on a pile of rubble in front of three men in camouflage uniforms holding devices in their hands.
22 Jun 2026
Army
News

AUKUS partners test drone swarming tactics

Australian soldiers test autonomous drone swarms with AUKUS partners to improve battlefield integration.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Four men sitting side by side at a coffee table looking at a laptop, with potted plants and other seating in the background.
19 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Being a good neighbour in the Pacific

Pacific police officers train with the Pacific Response Group to improve regional disaster response.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
South Korean and Australian soldiers map out the excavation plans during the search
19 Jun 2026
Army
News

Search for digger’s remains yields remnants of war

A South Korean and Australian recovery team search for an Australian soldier who died at the Battle of Kapyong.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
Two sailors lean back in their skiff during a sailing competition.
19 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF sailing team performs on world stage

Six members from the ADF Sailing team face challenging conditions at the 2026 Tasar World Championships.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
A Papua New Guinea sergeant looks down a microscope to inspect mosquiotoes
18 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Studying mozzies so there’s no sick soldier

ADF and PNG Defence Force health teams study mosquitoes to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Army member addresses a room of people with images on screens in the background.
18 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Diversity helps forge bonds in the Pacific

While deployed for Exercise Marara, the Pacific Response Group commander speaks on the importance of cultural connections.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Three people indifferent uniforms stand in front of various flags.
17 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strategy discussed at seminar

A national Defence seminar explores the changing character of military professionalism and the National Defence Strategy.

Ceremonies & events
A Fijian major smiles facing the camera.
17 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Swapping teaching for military service

A Fijian teacher follows his military dream, and is now providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Pacific Island nations.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A chef leans over a plate of food he has brought to life
17 Jun 2026
Army
News

Army chef takes on mystery-box test

Cooking live, restaurant-quality dishes in front of judges and audiences is all in a day's work for the Chief of Army's chef.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A PNG man in military uniform.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Life-changing phone calls for PNG Army major

Major Daniel Orim reflects on first being accepted into the military to now serving as Deputy Commander Pacific Response Group.

Alliances & relationships | People & service