Australian Army and Indian Army soldiers manoeuvre from Zodiac watercraft on to a beach at Garden Island in Western Australia as part of a training activity during Exercise Austrahind 2023.
07 Dec 2023
Army
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Exercise strengthens Australia-India bond

Army's 13th Brigade hosted the Indian Armed Forces in WA for the collective infantry training activity Exercise Austrahind.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Lieutenant Colonel Wendy Say with, veteran and founder of the Kokoda Youth Foundation, Doug Henderson in front of the new Canungra Vietnam Memorial at Kokoda Barracks in Queensland. Photos: Private Andrew Shaw
06 Dec 2023
Army
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Kokoda Barracks unveils new Vietnam memorial

After two years of dedicated work, the Canungra Vietnam memorial opened to veterans, families and the local community.

Commemoration & history
Australian Army, United States Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force gather following the Opening Ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 85.
05 Dec 2023
Army
News

A significant step forward in the Pacific

After more than a decade of observing, Australian Defence Force personnel are participating in Exercise Yama Sakura for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart on parade for the 75th anniversary of the Royal Australian Regiment at Duntroon, Canberra.
05 Dec 2023
Army
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Proudly serving and adapting for 75 years

Battalion colours were marched out in Canberra to mark 75 years of the Royal Australian Regiment.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Army soldiers compete as part of the Gallipoli Barracks Army Combatives Tournament finals in Brisbane.
05 Dec 2023
Army
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Perfecting hand-to-hand combat

Soldiers tested themselves physically and mentally during the Gallipoli Barracks combatives tournament.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Australian Army AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer test fires a practice round at the Proof & Experimental Establishment in Port Wakefield.
05 Dec 2023
Army
News

New howitzer game-changer for artillery units

Gunners put the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer to the test during live firing trials in South Australia.

Capability & technology
Members from HMAS Toowoomba shake hands with members from the Vietnamese Naval Technical College after playing volleyball during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023.
04 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Stronger than ever in the Indo-Pacific

This year's Indo-Pacific Endeavour engaged 14 nations and involved more than 2000 Defence personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Soldiers training at 13th Brigade in preparation of Rifle Company Butterworth Rotation 142.
04 Dec 2023
Army
News

Soldiers strengthen ties in Malaysia

Soldiers and officers from across the country spent the weeks preparing for their deployment to Malaysia.

Exercises & training | People & service
Recipient of the 2023 Prince of Wales Award, Major Ryan Barwick, centre left, with his civilian employer, Jeff Batten of UBH group, and Major General Douglas Laidlaw at the ACT Prince of Wales Awards Ceremony at Government House.
04 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Four decades of supporting reservists

The recipients of the 2024 Prince of Wales Award have been announced as the scheme celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army soldier Corporal Nathan Groen awarded the Hasset Trophy at the Great Hall in Parliament House.
01 Dec 2023
Army
News

'Humble' corporal awarded for leadership style

Corporal Nathan Groen has been awarded the Royal Australian Regiment Hassett trophy for the regiment’s best junior leader. 

Awards & recognition
Members of The Timor-Leste Defence Force and 1st Combat Engineer Regiment conduct basic littoral and swim testing with a Zodiac watercraft during the Gender Development program at Robertson Barracks, NT.
01 Dec 2023
Army
News

Empowering women through confidence and skill

Australia's Army has hosted 11 female Timor-Leste Soldiers as part of an initiative to empower women in military roles.

Alliances & relationships
Australian Army soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment disembark a CH-47 Chinook during Exercise Green Blaze at Townsville Field Training Area.
30 Nov 2023
Army
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New recruits get taste of the real thing

Some of the Australian Army's newest soldiers have been put through their paces during Exercise Green Blaze. 

Exercises & training