A silhouette of a soldier with an Army vehicle with a large gun on it.
11 Jun 2026
Army
News

The essential guide for soldiers

A new Army publication reminds soldiers of their purpose, history and reinforces that they are not alone after service.

Capability & technology
Army personnel from different countries greet each other.
11 Jun 2026
Army
News

Partner nations rehearse for war

Australian soldiers and four allied nations train for war readiness, resilience and trust in Townsville.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A female Tongan Army member poses for a portrait photo outdoors.
11 Jun 2026
Army
News

A role model in the Pacific

A Tongan Army captain reflects on how training in Australia, Tonga and Fiji helped her inspire young women.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Two men sit at a table signing documents.
10 Jun 2026
Army
News

Updated sappers’ history in the works

A new volume of the Royal Australian Engineers’ official history, covering 1973 to 2002, is commissioned.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
An Australian Defence Force candidate vying to become a Special Forces Operator or Combat Controller holds the push up position low to the ground in the dark of the night, completing a physical assessment.
10 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selecting the next generation of Special Forces

The newest Special Forces Operators were selected during last month’s Special Forces Selection Course.

Exercises & training
An Army member uses a small axe to shape a piece of wood.
09 Jun 2026
Army
News

Soldiers engage with local culture

Soldiers learn about Indigenous history, culture and Ngunnawal traditions during Exercise Greenskin.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
People seated in a lecture theatre listening to a woman speak at a lecturn.
09 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Building a digital advantage for Defence

Defence leaders, industry experts, engineers and technology innovators come together for a pivotal symposium.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
An Army member stand next to some whitegoods.
09 Jun 2026
Army
News

Plumber glad to be back on the tools

An Army corporal lends his plumbing qualifications to a security infrastructure project in the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A man in Army uniform helps a young boy dress in camouflage.
08 Jun 2026
Army
News

How persistence filled a capability gap

Warrant Officer Class Two Matthew Solis is awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King's Birthday honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A woman in formal Army uniform, including a broad-brimmed hat, tilting her head and smiling outdoors.
08 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

King’s Birthday military honours span Defence

Nearly 100 ADF personnel, from a range of ranks and roles, have been recognised in this year's list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A detective in blue uniform addresses a small group of people outdoors.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Raising capability across the Pacific

Senior military leaders from PNG, Fiji and Tonga visit a Pacific-led police training program in Brisbane.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a blue camouflage uniform gestures while seated, with another person in green camouflage seated beside him.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Course builds joint logistics capability

A Defence course trains logisticians to support joint operations and expand commanders’ choices.

Exercises & training | People & service