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Australian Army soldiers receive a Tais from the Timor-Leste Defence Force members they trained during the farewell ceremony. Photos: Sapper Daniel Bernard-Smith.
17 Jun 2024
Army
News

The path to peacekeeping

In partnership with the Australian Army, the Timor-Leste Defence Force is working towards UN Peacekeeping accreditation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
(L-R) Australian Army soldier medical technician Private Ashley Taylor and Australian Army medical officer Captain Ryan Broad from the 4th Health Battalion inspect roll bags at the Role 1 Light Manoeuvre on Exercise Brolga Run at Townsville Field Training Area
17 Jun 2024
Army
News

Medical treatment at the front lines

Army's 4th Health Battalion deployed to Townsville Field Training Area in support of 3rd Brigade on Exercise Brolga Run.

Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Matthew Reid, of Combat Training Centre's Jungle Training Wing, during the French Foreign Legion Jaguar Course in Kourou, French Guiana.
17 Jun 2024
Army
News

Soldier first Australian to pass jungle warfare course

Up to his waist in mud, with a pack and the oppressive jungle humidity weighing him down, Sergeant Matthew Reid began to think he made a mistake.

Exercises & training | People & service
AIM Defence employees operate the AIM Defence Counter-UAS Directed Energy Weapons System during a demonstration at the Puckapunyal Military Area, Victoria.
17 Jun 2024
Army
News

Defence's first directed-energy weapon put to the test

Powerful enough to burn through steel and track tiny objects, a new type of counter-UAS weapon system has been put through its paces.

Capability & technology
Able Seaman Electronic Warfare Operator Melinda Luke reaches to defend during the NSW State Titles at Camden.
14 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Netballers shine at state titles

Two ADF netball teams showed their talent and determination at the NSW State Titles.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army officer Lieutenant Brandon Colelough wearing the Radio Agile Integrated Device tactical mission kit.
14 Jun 2024
Army
News

Australia and the United States team-up on AI

The Australian Army and the US Marine Corps have co-delivered an Autonomy Teaming Demonstration integrating emerging uncrewed and artificially…

Capability & technology
Army soldiers Private Matthew Lugton and Private Ethan MacKinnon from 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, direct fire support weapons platoon during Exercise Brolga Run.
14 Jun 2024
Army
News

Heavy weapons on target

Soldiers say joining a direct fire support weapon platoon, which specialises in anti-armour weapons and machine guns, is worth it.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Corporal Dylan Nuemann.
14 Jun 2024
Army
News

Upgrading laboratory intelligence systems

Corporal Dylan Neumann has received a Conspicuous Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Australian Army Sergeant Leighton Wilson.
14 Jun 2024
Army
News

Filling a gap with excellence

Sergeant Leighton Wilson has been awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal for his work in the 7th Signal Regiment workshops.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Flight Lieutenant Tara Kinnane chats to Defence personnel about women’s health at RAAF Base Amberley.
13 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Military medicine sets sights on targeted training

An Air Force doctor presents research at a military medicine conference for specific training to benefit the growing number of women serving.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
An Air Force student measures the placement of his explosive ordnance disposal tool next to an unexploded sub munition during realistic training with the Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School, in Penrith.
13 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Explosive ordnance training mirrors Ukraine events

Instructors used threat reports from combat zones to develop scenarios for 16 students at the Defence Explosive Ordnance Training School.

Exercises & training
Mr Laurie Wallace, formation safety officer for Headquarters 6th Brigade, walking his family dogs Patch and Zelda around their north Brisbane suburb.
13 Jun 2024
Army
News

Marching for a cause

After being diagnosed with a heart condition, Laurie Wallace swapped his bucket-list dream of walking the Kokoda Track for a charity walk closer to…

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
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