Members of 6 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment meet Commander 11 Brigade, Brigadier Richard Peace, at Redlands City Council Local Government Area while supporting the local community affected by Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
11 Mar 2025
Army
News

Troops wade in to help after cyclone

Soldiers pitch in with Queensland Police, Emergency Services and Energex in wake of Alfred.

People & service | Relief & assistance
Australian Army officer Brigadier Damian Hill presents Lance Bombardier Joshua Burke with an engraved watch in recognition of the Mattner Award.
11 Mar 2025
Army
News

Artillery award a nice surprise for gunner

Lance Bombadier Joshua Burke was not expecting an award when he came back from an exercise.

Awards & recognition
Australian Army Trooper Lachlan Ireland instructs at an Australian Football League (AFL) skills workshop for students of Ted Diro Primary School in Port Moresby, during an Australian Defence Force sports training program in Papua New Guinea. Photo by CPO Paul Berry.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army
News

ADF and AFL bring sports and skills training to PNG military school

As part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program being carried out in Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week, ADF AFL coaches took…

Sports, health & wellbeing
More than 360 Trainee Officers have started at the Australian Defence Force Academy with five weeks of Year One Familiarisation Training.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Academy trainees ace introduction to Defence life

ADFA's five-week Year One Familiarisation Training introduces military life, instilling discipline, teamwork and resilience.

Exercises & training | People & service
Above: Air Force Service Medallions, L to R, recognising 20 years, 10 years and four years of service.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

More recognition for transitioning personnel

ADF personnel to receive new service medallions recognising their time in Defence.

Awards & recognition
The Australian defence industry and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles celebrate a significant milestone, the delivery of the last trucks in the LAND 121 Medium Heavy vehicle program.
05 Mar 2025
Army
News

Last truck load delivered

After a decade, the Land 121 medium heavy truck program delivers its final batch of military vehicles.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
The Rats of Tobruk memorial band members at the Rats hall in Melbourne.
05 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Band gives a shout-out for new members

The Rats of Tobruk are looking for new members to carry its music across the globe.

Community engagement | People & service
An Australian Army soldier serving on Operation Kudu instructs Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel on section attack tactics.
05 Mar 2025
Army
News

From dream job to nightmare of Russian invasion

A trainer, a banker and a sculptor gave away their peacetime life to train with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army officer Major Michael Parry, right, is congratulated by US Army officer Brigadier General Patrick Costello on being awarded the US Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal for his work as the plans officer at the US Army’s 94th Army Air and Missile Defence Command in Hawaii.
04 Mar 2025
Army
News

Reciprocal arrangement keeps air defence on target

An Australian air defence officer has received both a US Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.

Alliances & relationships | Awards & recognition
Stand-up comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann performs at Camp Baird Headquarters in the Middle East for deployed ADF personnel during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
04 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Comedian's admiration for troops is no joke

Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A medical team from Army’s 2nd Health Battalion in Solomon Islands during Operation Render Safe 24-2.
04 Mar 2025
Army
News

Army medics treat and train locals in Solomons

Orthopaedic surgeon Major Darren Paterson treats Solomon Island locals during Operation Render Safe.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army officer Major Nathan Dubbeld speaks with members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that are part of the Section Commander Battle Course during Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom.
04 Mar 2025
Army
News

Trench assault readies troops for the frontline

Australia's Operation Kudu focuses on section and platoon leadership, preparing Ukrainian soldiers for battle.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions