Former Army and Air Force pilot and runner up on series one of Alone Australia Mike Atkinson stands next to a Kiowa helicopter on a remote beach on the Northern Territory west coast in 2002.
20 Feb 2024
Army
News

The ultimate test of Defence survival skills

With season two of Alone Australia about to start, runner up Mike Atkinson talks about how he survived the first.

Exercises & training | People & service
Defence members hold a 'Hello from Townsville' frame up at the 2024 welcome event in Townsville, Queensland.
16 Feb 2024
Army
News

Welcome event a hit with Defence families

Over 1000 ADF family members have attended a Defence Member and Family Support welcome event at Townsville Stadium.

Community engagement | People & service
Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, survey the mangroves for illegal fishing activities in the Kimberley Marine Park region in North Western Australia, during Operation Resolute.
16 Feb 2024
Army
News

Army signaller puts training to the test

Army Signaller William Horvath deployed on Operation Resolute in the Kimberley Marine Park with just four days' notice.

Operations & missions | People & service
Soldiers from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations via Zodiac small watercraft as part of Operation Resolute in the Kimberly Marine Park, WA.
15 Feb 2024
Army
News

Battery embraces new littoral role

Once a conventional gunnery unit, Army's 101st Battery of 8th/12th Regiment has transitioned into a littoral powerhouse.

Capability & technology | People & service
Lance Corporal Winston Li, 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australian Regiment, yells instructions during training at the Murray Bridge Training Area, South Australia.
15 Feb 2024
Army
News

Flexible training benefits reservists

9th Brigade’s Reserve Accelerated Training Scheme is being run again in 2024 after a successful pilot last year.

Exercises & training | People & service
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, right, and Regimental Sergeant Major of Army Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham, left, present Warrant Officer First Class Andrew Beaman with his advancement to Tier-C.
14 Feb 2024
Army
News

Senior adviser a technical first for Army

Warrant Officer Class One Andrew Beaman's newly created position will provide technical trade guidance at a senior level.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian Army soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, during live-fire practice with the 84mm Carl Gustaf, Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland.
14 Feb 2024
Army
News

Training builds confidence with recoilless rifle

Australian Army soldiers have engaged in static live-fire training with the 84mm Carl Gustaf at the Townville Field Training Area.

Exercises & training
ADF Strike players during their semi-final game against the Sydney Pigeons at the Challenge Cup ice hockey tournament, Newcastle.
13 Feb 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Challenge Cup inched out of reach

The ADF ice hockey team put up a good fight but fell short of winning the Challenge Cup in Newcastle.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Captain Andre Borg with brand new field ration eating devices (FREDS) at the manufacturing workshop in Queensland.
13 Feb 2024
Army
News

Reliable FRED is here to stay

The field ration eating device, or FRED, continues to stand the test of time, remaining a valued part of the combat ration pack design.

Capability & technology | Sports, health & wellbeing
Traditional Bodu Beru drummers, including RAAF Band drummer Corporal Naomi Tan, accompany RAAF didgeridoo player Flight Lieutenant James Evans.
13 Feb 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Didgeridoo diplomacy in Maldives

Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant James Evans marked 50 years of diplomatic relations with a didgeridoo performance.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
S20240128 Australian Army officers Captain Monika Georgieva of Combat Training Centre and Captain Wes Walsh of 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment during their unsupported traverse of the Australian Alps Walking Track in December 2023.
12 Feb 2024
Army
News

Army captains make history with Australian Alps trek

Two Army captains have completed the first recorded unsupported traverse of the Australian Alps Walking Track.

People & service
Australian Army officer Captain Caitlin Attard from 6th Engineer Support Regiment at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
11 Feb 2024
Army
News

Engineering a career of dreams

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science we shine the spotlight on one of Army's female civil engineers.

People & service