Army news

Royal Australian Navy personnel and Taronga Zoo staff unload equipment donated by Port Services East, HMAS Kuttabul for the elephants at Taronga Zoo, Sydney.
05 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Defence targets net zero

From old tyres and uniforms to new lights and energy systems, Defence is cracking down on emissions.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
Veterans of the 1st Commando Company surround a newly unveiled plinth commemorating the Officers Commanding of the unit.
03 Jun 2025
Army
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Permanent commando memorial unveiled

Operation Pilgrimage brings comrades together to commemorate service in the Sherwood Green beret.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Army psychologists Major Caroline Anderson and Captain Brendan Nguyen delivered mental health training to Vietnam People’s Army personnel soon to deploy on UN peacekeeping operations in Africa.
03 Jun 2025
Army
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Mental health training builds on Vietnamese ties

Australian Army psychologists deliver a mental health training package to Vietnam People’s Army medical personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army soldiers from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, conduct a danger-close live-fire serial with M777 Howitzers on Exercise Predators Walk 2025 at Mount Bundey Training Area in the Northern Territory.
02 Jun 2025
Army
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Soldiers see result of their work on the gun line

Personnel from Army's 8th/12th Regiment conduct direct fire danger-close serials during Exercise Predators Walk.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army Reserve soldiers from 5th Brigade deployed as part of Joint Task Force 629 clear debris to support the New South Wales State Emergency Service-led flood response in Wingham Brush Nature Reserve.
30 May 2025
Army
News

ADF provides support to flooded communities

Defence deploys Joint Task Force 629 Emergency Support Force, with State Emergency Service, police and fire authorities.

Community engagement | Relief & assistance
Cliff Lyons, managing director of Bennelong Energy Services, introduces electrical vehicle chargers at Joint Logistic Unit East - Moorebank.
30 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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EV rollout supercharges Indigenous procurement

Installation of charging stations at bases helps Defence advance First Nations engagement and emissions reduction.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
Australian Army soldiers form a bearer party outside St George's Cathedral in Perth, WA, to carry Arthur Leggett's casket inside for his State Funeral. Left to right: WO1 Ian Hallt, WO1 Brad Foster and WO1 Bruce Williams.
29 May 2025
Army
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State Funeral honours fallen hero, veteran of WW2

Solemn tribute to Western Australia's last surviving WW2 prisoner of war after lifetime of service.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Members of the Australian Defence Force take part in the ADF Touch Association in-service competition at Robertson Barracks, Darwin.
29 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Army takes spoils at interservice touch comp

Triservice tournament sets up hopefuls for ADF selection at September national championships in Brisbane.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Deputy Surgeon General ADF and Head of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, Brigadier Isaac Seidl, presents Sir ‘Weary’ Dunlop’s granddaughter, Dianna, with a set of miniature medals.
28 May 2025
Army
News

Family of war-time hero receives replica medals

Replacement war medals are presented to the family of Sir Ernest Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop after home robbery.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Senior Australian Navy, Army and Air Force Cadets take part in a Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial during the ADF Cadets Triservice Leadership Summit.
27 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Cadet excellence on show

Navy, Army and Air Force cadets shine at the ADF Triservice Leadership Summit.

Exercises & training
A soldier from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment stands in his Australian Light Armoured Vehicle before a live-fire serial in the Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Eagle March.
27 May 2025
Army
News

Cavalry puts firepower on display

Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment takes on Exercise Eagle March in the Townsville Field Training Area.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Indigenous Army and Navy members gather at Nowra, NSW, to learn the art of the didgeridoo, from forming the instrument to playing technique.
27 May 2025
Navy, Army
News

Indigenous artists hone didgeridoo skills

Course empowers Army and Navy members to form the core of a new ceremonial capability for Defence.

Ceremonies & events | People & service