Two men in military uniform stand side by side indoors.
06 May 2026
Army
News

Fusing multinational coordination during Balikatan

Fusion centres help partner nations coordinate and integrate forces during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man places a wreath on a headstone while another man pays his respects.
06 May 2026
Army
News

Formal burial of pilot provides a place to say goodbye

A headstone re-dedication in honour of Army Lieutenant Charles Henry Martin marks recognition of a brave life lost too soon.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A helicopter with soldiers on board takes off in front of a mountain on a fine day.
05 May 2026
Army
News

New choppers give battalion’s training a lift

Soldiers train with Black Hawks for the first time to build their unit's air assault capability.

Exercises & training
Three Army medics work on a simulated casualty on a tent.
05 May 2026
Army
News

Emergency services on the front line

Emergency medicine specialist Major Eric Richman applies his skills in the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Defence Force members gather in a square as part of Anzac Day ceremonies in Darwin.
05 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Large crowds gather for Anzac Day in Top End

Australian Defence Force personnel participate in Anzac Day ceremonies in the Northern Territory.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A woman in uniform kneels beside a white cross among rows of white crosses in a cemetery.
05 May 2026
Army
News

Doctor takes on new role in Philippines exercise

An Australian Army medical officer supports health planning during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Three men in blue judo gi stand side by side watching a match, with sparsely filled bleachers behind them.
04 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF stands tall at judo comp

ADF judoka test themselves at the Oceania Police and Military Judo Teams Championships in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A soldier lays in the sand taking aim with a firearm towards a beach.
04 May 2026
Army
News

Nations dig in shoulder to shoulder

Australian troops join allies in the Philippines to strengthen security training during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers loading a simulated casualty onto an Army truck using a rapidly deployable medical racking system.
01 May 2026
Army, Air Force
News

Refined medevac system closer to reality

A rapidly deployable medical racking system to improve casualty evacuation is now closer to operational reality.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
An Australian Defence member speaks to an audience and to two others seated on stage.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Experts address hybrid warfare

A symposium examines Russian disinformation and lessons from Ukraine for the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Four men in uniform stand beside a military helicopter and talk outdoors.
01 May 2026
Army
News

Military leaders examine the evolution of war

Military leaders from partner nations examine how technology and competition are reshaping modern warfare.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
General Natasha Foz stand in front of four mannequins displaying unique military uniforms.
01 May 2026
Army
News

Army museum's unique uniforms on display

An exhibition at an Army Museum in Hobart brings to life the stories behind a collection of Tasmanian military uniforms.

Commemoration & history | People & service