Navy Able Seaman Ben Schofield hits the ball during a one-day match against Army at the ADF National Inter-Service Cricket Championships in Canberra.
12 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pitched battle of the services

Army and Navy took the silverware, while Air Force players shone in their own right at the ADF cricket championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Soldiers provide security next to a Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle during Exercise Rhoden Strike at Puckapunyal Military Area.
12 Dec 2023
Army
News

Diggers’ combined arms training put to the test

Trainees from four Melbourne University Regiment courses combined for Exercise Rhoden Strike at Puckapunyal Military Training Area.

Exercises & training
Employers and ADF Reservists pose for a group photo on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra during an immersion activity at Garden Island for the National Employer Support Awards in Sydney.
11 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Recognising support for ADF reservists

The country’s most supportive civilian employers of Reserve members were recognised at the annual National Employer Support Awards.

Awards & recognition
Australian Army soldier Lance Bombardier Lachlan Smith sifts flour during a soba noodle-making class as part of the Exercise Yama Sakura 85 cultural activities in Chitose, Japan.
11 Dec 2023
Army
News

Noodles a recipe for stronger bonds

Australian soldiers learn the art of making soba noodles from a 76-year-old master during Exercise Yama Sakura.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers prepare for a combat team quick attack with M1A1 Abrams and M113AS4 Armoured Personnel Carriers during Exercise Iron Warrior 23 at Puckapunyal.
07 Dec 2023
Army
News

Targeting the next big battle space threat

A live-fire drone target shoot has been run for the first time during Exercise Iron Warrior at Puckapunyal.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army and Indian Army soldiers manoeuvre from Zodiac watercraft on to a beach at Garden Island in Western Australia as part of a training activity during Exercise Austrahind 2023.
07 Dec 2023
Army
News

Exercise strengthens Australia-India bond

Army's 13th Brigade hosted the Indian Armed Forces in WA for the collective infantry training activity Exercise Austrahind.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Lieutenant Colonel Wendy Say with, veteran and founder of the Kokoda Youth Foundation, Doug Henderson in front of the new Canungra Vietnam Memorial at Kokoda Barracks in Queensland. Photos: Private Andrew Shaw
06 Dec 2023
Army
News

Kokoda Barracks unveils new Vietnam memorial

After two years of dedicated work, the Canungra Vietnam memorial opened to veterans, families and the local community.

Commemoration & history
Australian Army, United States Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force gather following the Opening Ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 85.
05 Dec 2023
Army
News

A significant step forward in the Pacific

After more than a decade of observing, Australian Defence Force personnel are participating in Exercise Yama Sakura for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart on parade for the 75th anniversary of the Royal Australian Regiment at Duntroon, Canberra.
05 Dec 2023
Army
News

Proudly serving and adapting for 75 years

Battalion colours were marched out in Canberra to mark 75 years of the Royal Australian Regiment.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian Army soldiers compete as part of the Gallipoli Barracks Army Combatives Tournament finals in Brisbane.
05 Dec 2023
Army
News

Perfecting hand-to-hand combat

Soldiers tested themselves physically and mentally during the Gallipoli Barracks combatives tournament.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
An Australian Army AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer test fires a practice round at the Proof & Experimental Establishment in Port Wakefield.
05 Dec 2023
Army
News

New howitzer game-changer for artillery units

Gunners put the AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer to the test during live firing trials in South Australia.

Capability & technology
Members from HMAS Toowoomba shake hands with members from the Vietnamese Naval Technical College after playing volleyball during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023.
04 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Stronger than ever in the Indo-Pacific

This year's Indo-Pacific Endeavour engaged 14 nations and involved more than 2000 Defence personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions