Lieutenant Ian Leung studies a map during a strategic exercise as part of the All Corps Captains Course.
02 Jan 2025
Army
News

Reservist enhances his skills

Army Lieutenant Ian Leung achieves a milestone in his career in completing the All Corps Captains Course.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Navy and Army Cadets work together to overcome the Leadership Reaction Course at Majura Range in Canberra.
27 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cadets join Duke of Edinburgh Award framework

Australian Navy and Army Cadets have become a licensed National Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre.

Awards & recognition
A Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle – Light, four-door variant at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. Photo: Corporal Steve Duncan
27 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Training handover marks end of an era

Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group’s Land 121 team will hand over training responsibilities in January.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Able Seaman Medic Amanda Defalco awaits for a casualty handover as part of a crash on deck exercise.
26 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A boost for Defence health capability

ADF medics will receive an improved career structure in a boost for health capability and recruitment.

Capability & technology | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tank during a live-fire serial.
23 Dec 2024
Army
News

Army News locks and loads in 2024

A look back at five memorable stories from 2024.

Commemoration & history | Exercises & training
Australian citizens board a RAAF C-17A flight home at Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, following the Vanuatu earthquake.
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports Vanuatu earthquake response

RAAF aircraft have returned citizens to Australia and carried humanitarian assistance teams to Vanuatu in the wake of the Port Vila earthquake.

Relief & assistance
Australian Army officer Captain Georgina Gilbert is deployed on Operation Manitou in support of Combined Task Force 153 at Naval Support Activity, Bahrain.
20 Dec 2024
Army
News

Christmas in the sun and sand – in Bahrain

Army Captain Georgina Gilbert will spend this Christmas on the other side of the world.

Operations & missions | People & service
Major Gerard Hinchliffe from 1st Intelligence Battalion gives Commander 6th Brigade,Brigadier Deane Limmer, a tour of the Level 2 material exploitation facility at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera.
20 Dec 2024
Army
News

Specialised facility counters IED threats

A new laboratory will allow ADF personnel to rapidly respond to improvised explosive device blast events.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
ADF personnel deployed on Operation Manitou, at Naval Support Activity in Bahrain. Photo: LCPL Andrew Shaw
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia takes leading role in Middle East maritime security

As part of a multinational task force, ADF is helping plan and manage missions in the Middle East region.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Personnel from the Forcas Defesa Timor Lorosae (Timor Leste Defence Force) conduct a live-fire range shoot at Robertson Barracks while being mentored by Australian Army soldiers.
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Timorese soldiers buddy up with Australian counterparts

Women from the Timor Leste Defence Force take part in a gender development program with the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
ADF Chefs, (L to R) Private Pieter Jongkryg, Aircraftman William Lindsay and Able Seaman Chris Lyne preparing dessert at the RAAF Base Amberley Mess.
20 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sharpening skills anywhere

Army chefs get the chance to cook up a storm in RAAF kitchens.

People & service
Patron of the ADF Cadets General (retd) Sir Peter Cosgrove addresses a group of ADF cadets during the leadership theory sessions at the second annual ADF Cadets Triservice Leadership Summit in Canberra.
19 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Another successful year for the ADF Cadets

Patron of the ADF Cadets Sir Peter Cosgrove reflects on some of the cadet activities of 2024.

Awards & recognition | People & service