Australian Army Reserve soldiers from 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment, and 22nd Engineer Regiment conduct a patrol through East Arm in Darwin during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
28 Jul 2025
Army
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Army Reserve soldiers defend the North

From Victoria to the Northern Territory, 4th Brigade soldiers do their bit for homeland security.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
An Australian Army officer, of 3rd Brigade, examines a map of Townsville Field Training Area alongside an officer from the German Army as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre
28 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Military partners strengthen ties in Australia

Two allies leverage Exercise Talisman Sabre to gain familiarity with what it takes to operate in the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Lance Corporal Bonnie Farrell, from 9th Force Support Battalion, finds great joy in driving heavy Australian Army trucks across Australia.
28 Jul 2025
Army
News

Army truck driver proud to keep mission moving

Responsibility sits well with mission enabler, ensuring mobility and sustainment for deployed forces during Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training | People & service
Left to right, Corporal Dillon Walker, from 2 Security Forces Squadron, talks to Senior Airman Brittany Palomo, from the US Air Force, and Leading Aircraftman John Stratford, from 13 Squadron Security Forces, on the flight line at RAAF Base Darwin during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
28 Jul 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Northern airbase security kicked up a notch

Army and Air Force combine to protect critical infrastructure during Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army trucks and personnel on board a mexefloat.
28 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

D-Day at Shoalwater Bay

The Australian Amphibious Force, along with multinational partners, complete a beach assault during Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, manoeuvres during an assault on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
25 Jul 2025
Army
News

Simulated battle creates real readiness

Australian and New Zealand soldiers experience the battlefield from both sides of a simulated conflict.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Private Shonee Gelhaar and her explosive detection dog Ash, from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, put their skills to the test at Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
25 Jul 2025
Army
News

K9 team tackle the danger zone

Explosive detection dog Ash helps secure objectives and detect threats before troops breach danger zones.

Exercises & training | People & service
Leading Aircraftman Jasper Poole, a 77 Squadron avionics technician, speaks with Glen Searson, from F-35 Single Information Environment Operations, about support to F-35A Lightning II at RAAF Base Darwin.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
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Regional ICT connects Talisman Sabre

The teams on the ground for Cyber Operations Division enable secure, high-speed communications.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A US Army M142 HIMARS transits through Christmas Island as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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HIMARS extends range on Christmas Island

Partner nations demonstrate their ability to rapidly deploy and employ land-based, long-range precision fires.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers in uniform and fluoro vests stand on a construction mat and prod it with poles.
25 Jul 2025
Army
News

Engineers build for the future

Sydney-based Australian Army reservists have been laying the foundations for future operations during Talisman Sabre.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army Corporal Jack Pearce, left, shows his images Leading Aircraftman Brett Hawkless during the ADF Joint Imagery Specialist Course.
25 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Shining a light on ADF people

An imagery specialist course moves to Joint Training Command as its latest graduates step into the role.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Sapper Mitchell Yeo, from 6th Engineer Support Regiment, helps construction of a Fixed Modular Bridge at Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
24 Jul 2025
Army
News

Sappers bridge the gap for critical transport

Engineers construct a Fixed Modular Bridge to otherwise inaccessible areas of Townsville Field Training Area.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training