Portrait of Australian Army soldier Sapper Brodie Tarleton from 3 Troop School of Military Engineering at the Direct Fire Support Weapons range as part of Initial Employment Training at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney.
02 Apr 2026
Army
News

Engineers learn skills at warfighters’ workshop

Trade transfers and trainees fresh from engineers' recruit training upskill to become newest sappers.

Exercises & training | People & service
Two soldiers stand in the bush shaking hands, one with a hand on the other’s shoulder, with other soldiers visible in the background.
02 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence's long-term plan for First Nations support

Defence releases the Defence First Nations Commitment to strengthen outcomes with First Nations peoples.

Community engagement | People & service
A woman talks from a lecturn.
01 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Numbers stack up in Defence

Maths proves its usefulness in all areas of Defence, particularly in modelling hazards in different weather conditions.

Capability & technology
Four men in camouflage uniforms stand in a line in a field, gripping the collars of their uniforms.
01 Apr 2026
Army
News

Future sappers sharpen skills

Army combat engineering trainees develop core skills during live training at the School of Military Engineering.

Exercises & training | People & service
Four people skydive over a large body of water.
01 Apr 2026
Army, Air Force
News

35 seconds to skydiving success

Defence personnel focus on formation over fear to succeed at the Australian Parachute Federation's Skydiving Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A soldier stands in the foreground of an explosion behind him. Two balls of fire are seen.
01 Apr 2026
Army
News

Study to gauge effects of blast exposure

Army launches phase two of a study into the effects of low-level blast exposure on soldiers.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A Tongan student in uniform runs with the ball as others look on and give chase.
31 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Harnessing the power of sport

Defence personnel deliver accredited sports coaching courses in Tonga through the ADF International Sport Program.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Two men in Army camouflage cutting a cake with a sword.
31 Mar 2026
Army
News

Soldier proud to continue family legacy

Private Hugo Gosling continues a century‑long family tradition of service by joining the infantry.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A group of men play rugby, with one man holding the ball getting tackled.
30 Mar 2026
Army
News

Rugby match honours slain policeman

Rugby game honours Army’s history and the legacy of Peter Meagher, who was killed in the Bondi terrorism attack.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Men playing a game of baseball.
30 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Back-to-back baseball champions

ADF players come together to forge connections, support a great cause and enjoy plenty of fun on the field.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A female AFL player jumps up to a high ball with other players running towards her.
27 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

An Army-coloured white wash

Army AFL players too good for Navy and Air Force at this year's ADF Aussie Rules National Carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing
An Australian Army soldier signals 'all clear' to launch a drone using First Person View google during the Modify and Operate Attack Drone (FPV) Course at Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria.
27 Mar 2026
Army
News

Army accelerates drone training

The Australian Army is rapidly accelerating its drone capability through courses at Puckapunyal.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training