Waves crashing against an amphibious vehicle filled with soldiers as it navigates through the surf.
22 Sep 2025
Army
News

Army watercraft make waves at Rainbow Beach

Exercise Surfing Penguin transforms Queensland’s Rainbow Beach from a quiet coastal town into a hub of activity.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Three people in military uniform sit on leather armchairs, talking and looking at books on a coffee table.
22 Sep 2025
Army
News

International cadets mentored in Canberra

Two future Timor-Leste Defence Force leaders undergo officer training at the Royal Military College - Duntroon.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A large group photo, with people standing on stairs outside a large building.
19 Sep 2025
Army
News

New chapter of cooperation with Timor-Leste

Indo-Pacific Endeavour marks the 26th anniversary of the 1999 INTERFET peacekeeping mission in Dili, Timor-Leste.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Three people in uniform shaking hands on a parade ground, standing in front of lecterns and the flags of Australia, Japan and the United States.
18 Sep 2025
Army
News

Orient Shield 'strengthens bonds' with Japan, US

Australian soldiers are participating in Exercise Orient Shield with Japan and the US for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman in Army uniform giving a speech to an audience on the deck of a ship.
18 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cooperation and connection in Brunei

Indo-Pacific Endeavour builds Australia-Brunei defence ties through cultural exchange and cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in military uniform places a scarf onto the shoulders of another man in military uniform.
18 Sep 2025
Army
News

Kicking off connection in Timor-Leste

Australian Defence Force personnel arrived in Timor-Leste to commemorate the INTERFET mission through sport, faith and shared history.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Army chaplain in camouflage uniform stands on the deck of a warship, with sea and hills in the background.
18 Sep 2025
Army
News

Unity through faith crosses borders

Army chaplain finds connections throughout the Pacific during PNG's 50th anniversary of independence events.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Two women in uniform talking and smiling with one another.
17 Sep 2025
Army
News

Sappers share tactics with Sri Lankan partners

Members of the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment engage in knowledge-sharing with the Sri Lanka School of Military Engineering.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Two soldiers and a Navy technician work on deck to produce clean water.
17 Sep 2025
Navy, Army
News

Making history with dockside water purification

HMAS Choules conducts water purification on board while alongside in PNG during its anniversary of independence.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Japanese drummers, left, perform for military personnel in camouflage uniforms in a low-ceiling room.
16 Sep 2025
Army
News

Ex Yama Sakura enhances military cooperation

Personnel from Australia, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the US Army tackle regional challenges.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A large warehouse space containing several shipping containers.
16 Sep 2025
Army
News

New tank simulator ramps up the realism

Army’s new tank simulators deliver unmatched realism, helping crews sharpen skills and battlefield readiness.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Islanders in civilian dress board a Navy vessel, assisted by sailors in grey uniform.
16 Sep 2025
Army
News

Exercise enhances Tuvalu’s disaster response

The ADF works with Pacific Island partners to improve assistance in civil or military emergency.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training