A British soldier from 3 Regiment Army Air Corps and his counterpart from the 1st Aviation Regiment, Australian Army Aviation Command, load mission planning data into the aircrafts software of a AH-64E attack helicopter.
12 Sep 2024
Army
News

British give Army a head start on Apache

Australian maintenance personnel are getting their hands on Army’s future attack helicopter more than a year before it arrives in Australia.

Capability & technology
Australian Army officer Major General David Thomae addresses the crowd during the opening of the new Gordon VC multi-user depot at Chindera, NSW.
12 Sep 2024
Army
News

A boost for operational readiness

The Gordon VC multi-user depot is officially open, providing Army with fit-for-purpose facilities.

Capability & technology
Australian sappers from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment and the School of Armour learn maintenance and operation of the armoured breaching vehicle during the Combat Engineer Heavy Track Course in Missouri.
11 Sep 2024
Army
News

New vehicles a game-changer for sappers

Combat engineers will soon welcome a fleet of combat engineering vehicles, which can clear minefields at the push of a button.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
DroneShield, awarded $800,000 in funding, is gaining attention for its cutting-edge products and battlefield applications.
11 Sep 2024
Army
News

Battle-ready innovation

With the rise of drones used in conflict, Army is exploring solutions like DroneShield's advanced detection and defeat systems.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A Royal Australian Air Force aviator from No. 2 Security Forces Squadron conducts simulation grenade training at RAAF Base Curtin in Western Australia as part of Exercise Austral Shield 2024.
11 Sep 2024
Army
News

Beep not bang for training grenade concept

A training grenade designed by an Army corporal is changing how members are trained to use grenades in close combat.

Capability & technology
An ADF member and civilian in conversation.
09 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence reflects on Royal Commission findings

Defence has acknowledged the release of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Final Report.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
ADF Surgeon General Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett receives a certificate for last year’s Defence Blood Drive on behalf of Navy personnel at Blamey Square, Russell.
09 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Saving lives through the Defence Blood Drive

Organisers hope donations from this year’s drive will potentially help 30,000 Australians in need of blood and plasma.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
The Air Force Exercise Coolshot team at the Whiskey Flat Biathlon Range, Victoria.
06 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aviators reap awards in nordic biathlon

The services battled it out at Mount Hotham for the Interservice Nordic Skiing and Biathlon Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Private Willliam Clarke during the World Multisport Championships in Townsville
06 Sep 2024
Army
News

Soldier crowned world champion triathlete

Private William Clarke has claimed the title of long distance triathlon champion at the World Triathlon Multisport Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army soldiers from the 7th Brigade arrive at RAAF Base Scherger in Weipa North Queensland during Exercise Diamond Trident 2024.
06 Sep 2024
Army
News

Action-packed month for the ready brigade

A multinational force has completed a lightning-fast training mission at the very northern tip of Queensland.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The winning photo submission from Corporal Lee Philp, for the 2024 Army Storytelling competition.
05 Sep 2024
Army
News

Outstanding moments of mateship

Camaraderie, trust, sacrifice and resilience were some of the themes explored in the 2024 Army Storytelling Competition.

People & service
Commissioned First Nations artwork by Kristie Peter, features two wedge-tailed eagles with the Australian Military Police badge featured in the middle.
05 Sep 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New inspiring wind beneath police wings

The wedge-tailed eagle, a symbol of leadership and courage, has inspired an artwork to represent the Australian Military Police.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership