Soldiers in small watercraft move across a body of water with buildings and vegetation in the background.
14 Jul 2026
Army
News

Shielding at a moment's notice

Defence's Joint Task Force personnel rehearse domestic threat response in Gladstone.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Two men shaking hands with two other men standing next to them.
14 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Helping veterans stay connected

Veterans transitioning to civilian life can continue accessing Defence bases for up to two years under a new program.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two men in uniform stand outdoors in rainy conditions with dense vegetation behind them.
14 Jul 2026
Army
News

Three tours clearing war remnants

On his third Operation Render Safe deployment, a soldier reflects on a decade clearing wartime remnants.

Operations & missions | People & service
A soldier leans on sandbags and fires a large weapon, the projectile is seen in the air with flames at the back of the weapon.
13 Jul 2026
Army
News

Diamond Dagger a team effort

Australian and Fijiian soldiers train for the realities of combat on a simulated battlefield in Queensland.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Military personnel sitting and lying on grassed areas.
13 Jul 2026
Army
News

Future Indonesian military leaders begin their journey

Indonesian Army officers train with the Australian Army on the Junior Officers Combat Instructor Training-Indonesia program.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of international military personnel stand together.
13 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Partners unite to shape an integrated exercise

Australian and international partners come together to plan Australia’s largest military exercise: Talisman Sabre 2027.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
People in uniform stand beside an artillery gun as smoke billows from its barrel.
10 Jul 2026
Army
News

Danger close and on target

Gunners support combat teams with danger-close fire missions during Exercise Diamond Dagger.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A group of people gathered around and Army member showing contents of a ration pack.
10 Jul 2026
Army
News

Exercise to deliver economic boost to regions

Exercise Austral Shield is supporting local spending while strengthening national resilience, capability and preparedness.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership
Three Australian armed service personnel stand side on to the camera.
10 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Wellbeing project expands to ADF members

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs Longitudinal Wellbeing Project will now include current serving ADF members.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A male and female Army officer exchange a red flag in front of a memorial stand of seated spectators.
09 Jul 2026
Army
News

Historic transition of leadership for Army

Lieutenant General Simon Stuart hands over command of the Army to Lieutenant General Susan Coyle.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man hands a folded flag to another man.
09 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Standing ready to do the nation's toughest work

Admiral David Johnston hands over command of the Australian Defence Force to Admiral Mark Hammond.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A building with coloured lights on it.
09 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence a trail blazer for Indigenous procurement

Defence sets the benchmark for Australian Government agencies in awarding contracts to First Nations businesses.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership