Charlie a working military dog plays tug-o-war surrounded by international military personnel.
20 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
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Dog watch on board HMAS Canberra

Explosive Detection Dog Charlie, from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, boosts morale on board HMAS Canberra.

Exercises & training | People & service
Japanese and Australian military personnel inspect a weapon.
19 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
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Soldiers showcase their capabilities

Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces share weapons, techniques and laughs on board HMAS Canberra.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force discuss plans surrounded by foliage on the beach.
19 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
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Amphibious integration on display at Cowley Beach

Partner forces complete significant training and rehearsals in North Queensland.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Australian Army male soldier takes a knee with his rifle with helmet and body armour.
18 Jul 2025
Army
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Sappers gear up for asset protection

Australian Army Reserve soldiers from 5th Brigade are taking part in the nation’s largest military exercise in history, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Army soldiers departing a Royal Australian Navy Light Landing Craft on the Beach.
18 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
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Partners hit the beach for littoral operations

Australian, Republic of Korea, New Zealand and Japanese personnel rehearse amphibious landings at Cowley Beach.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army, US Marine Corps and Singapore Armed Forces fire their respective high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) during a live-fire training activity at Shoalwater Bay training area during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
18 Jul 2025
Army
News

HIMARS gives force to strategy of denial

Australian high mobility artillery rocket systems fired for first time on home soil at Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a trench clearance, supported by 2nd Cavalry Regiment M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, as part of Exercise Brolga Sprint at Townsville Field Training Area, Qld.
18 Jul 2025
Army
News

3rd Brigade sprints ahead

Exercise showcases Army’s armoured combined arms fighting system, with more capability to come.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Air Force aviation life support equipment technician Leading Aircraftman Ray Cordwell is responsible for inspecting, servicing and replacing aircraft safety and survival kit.
18 Jul 2025
Army, Air Force
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Mission Possible: behind the scenes in aviation

Detail-orientated work on safety and survival gear keeps pilots and other aircrew flying.

Capability & technology | People & service
French Armed Forces personnel climb stairs to embark a Navy ship at port.
17 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
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Amphibious forces embark for Talisman Sabre 2025

HMA Ships Canberra and Choules take on personnel from more than 30 units including joint and coalition partners.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Chief of Defence Force Admiral David Johnston speaks with Lieutenant Commander Jason Burford and his parents during an award ceremony for the Australian Operational Service Medal - Indo-Pacific at HMAS Harman.
17 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Medal honours operational service in Indo-Pacific

Recognition for more than 15,000 ADF personnel who have contributed to operations across the region since 2005.

Awards & recognition | Operations & missions
Commander Australian Defence College, Rear Admiral James Lybrand, former First Assistant Secretary Defence Performance Task Force, Teresa Blair, Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, AO, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, and Commandant Australian War College Brigadier Lara Troy at the AWC alumni function.
17 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Alumni celebrate war college

The college's network of professionals continues to influence Defence and national security, and shape leadership.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Navy Indigenous Adviser, Commander Michael Henry, and Commanding Officer HMAS Harman, Commander Dean Thompson, unveil and hang a print of Caina Putut, Ilya, Wartanganha by Chern'ee Sutton at a NAIDOC Week event.
16 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Buckingham Palace to HMAS Harman

An Indigenous artist featured in the royal collection has a print unveiled at a Navy base.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement