Three men in formal uniform standing in front of a purple backdrop, the man in the centre holding a framed certificate.
10 Apr 2026
Army
News

Camouflage innovation wins award

A soldier earns a gold commendation for developing rapid‑deploy vehicle camouflage to counter drone threats.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
A group of people lined up to look at a large helicopter.
10 Apr 2026
Army
News

Inside the Australian Army Flying Museum

During an open day, visitors experience the proud and complex history of Australian Army aviation.

Community engagement | People & service
Army soldiers in a field holding guns with purple smoke in the background.
10 Apr 2026
Army
News

Soldiers practise tactics with guns and drones

Soldiers from 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, perfect their field craft and soldier skills in Jervis Bay.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A player dives parallel to the ground to place the ball over the try line as two opposing players reach to touch her.
09 Apr 2026
Army
News

Warriors reconnect through touch football

Touch football reunites two Townsville soldiers as they represent the ADF at a tournament in New Zealand.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
One Army member presents another with a certificate.
09 Apr 2026
Army
News

Marine technicians chart a new course for Army

One of Army’s first marine technicians, Craftsman Jack Patman, graduates and is awarded the Student of Merit.

Exercises & training | People & service
A group of soldiers and civilians standing together outdoors, with a tank behind them and one person wearing a glove with an eagle perched on their arm.
09 Apr 2026
Army
News

'Homecoming' for former sapper

A former combat engineer returns to Lavarack Barracks decades after service, fulfilling a deeply personal wish.

Community engagement | People & service
Two Army leaders walk through a group of soldiers on parade at Gallipoli Barracks.
09 Apr 2026
Army
News

Army launches new littoral group

Army's new Littoral Manoeuvre Group is formally recognised at a parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Two military personnel work together while seated on the ground outside.
09 Apr 2026
Army
News

Australian and PNG personnel dig in together

A new trench system is constructed as part of Exercise Dingo Fury to provide ongoing training in trench warfare.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership
Soldiers crouch in a group beneath a helicopter with one soldier climbing on board.
08 Apr 2026
Army
News

Black Hawks train over Townsville

Australian Army UH-60M Black Hawks arrive in Townsville ahead of training with Chinooks and Apaches.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Army rugby player holds the football and pushes off an opponent.
08 Apr 2026
Army
News

Army open day showcases rugby prowess

The Army Thunder rugby league team takes on the Glebe Dirty Reds as part of Army's 125th birthday celebrations.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A dense group of runners passes beneath a Run Army start banner at the beginning of a race.
07 Apr 2026
Army
News

Crowds converge on Brisbane for Run Army

More than 10,000 people run through Brisbane to support Legacy at a record-breaking Run Army event.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Three men, one in military uniform and two in suits, walk together while talking in a conference hall with other people in the background.
07 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia supports Canada’s Arctic radar plans

Defence advances radar technology cooperation with Canada on an Arctic over‑the‑horizon system.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology