Army soldiers gather around a mortar as it fires ammunition into the air.
01 Jul 2026
Army
News

Reservists refine live-fire mortar skills

Live-fire serials form the centrepiece of a weekend of mortar training activity for Army reservists.

Exercises & training
A man in a blue sports shirt kicking a soccer ball on an indoor court as a man in a red sports shirt tries to block him.
01 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence futsal makes a comeback

Defence futsal returns after 11 years, with Army claiming the men’s and women’s titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Three Defence members stand behind a trailer which has their drones resting on top.
01 Jul 2026
Army
News

Drone racers in a league of their own

The ADF's drone racing team wins its seventh international military drone racing title in the United States.

Capability & technology | Sports, health & wellbeing
Two Army personnel lean over and work on parts of a helicopter.
01 Jul 2026
Army
News

From the classroom to crankshafts

A soldier seamlessly transitions from higher education into a military profession via the Defence University Sponsorship program.

Exercises & training | People & service
The people jump for a football while other team members stand around.
30 Jun 2026
Army
News

Kicking goals in the Top End

For NORFORCE soldiers, competing in an Aussie rules football carnival is as much about readiness as competition.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman in camouflage uniform sits on the grass surrounded by children wearing school uniforms.
30 Jun 2026
Army
News

Community engagement key to building trust in PNG

Local engagement supports efforts to clear unexploded ordnance in Papua New Guinea.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Chief of Joint Capabilities, LTGEN Susan Coyle stands beside WO2 Raymond Waghorn and his family, in a group photo holding the presented Federation Star.
30 Jun 2026
Army
News

A long career of learning

Warrant Officer Class Two Raymond Waghorn is presented with a Federation Star for more than 40 years of service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
People in uniform talk next to a rusted armoured vehicle.
30 Jun 2026
Army
News

Reminders of the cost of war close to home

Members of Operation Render Safe explore World War II history while clearing explosive remnants in PNG.

Alliances & relationships | Commemoration & history
A group of people standing in front of a large Army truck.
29 Jun 2026
Army
News

Helping peacekeepers deal with a difficult choice

Indonesian National Armed Forces Peacekeeping Center delegates visit key Australian Army training and sustainment locations.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Military personnel hold on to poles and ropes.
29 Jun 2026
Army
News

Operation renders East New Britain safer

Explosive remnants of WWII are located across the Rabaul, Kokopo and Gazelle districts of PNG during Operation Render Safe.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Two people stand on a beach as a drone flies overhead.
26 Jun 2026
Navy, Army
News

Beach survey teams assess new tech

Defence scientists test new sensors to improve how Army operates in coastal environments.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A group of military personnel standing inside an aircraft hangar.
25 Jun 2026
Navy, Army
News

New cohort of aviators graduates

Navy and Army welcome the latest aviation professionals following the Joint Helicopter School graduation.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training