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An Australian Army Boxer CRV engages a target during Exercise Damascus at Wide Bay training area, Queensland. Photos: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
06 Apr 2023
Army
News

Boxers light up with live fire

Army troopers tested the capability of the Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle using live fire on Exercise Damascus.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Warrant Officer Class Two Luke Parlor, a mechanic from Defence Force School of Signals conducts maintenance on a V8 Supercar at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Taylor Anderson
05 Apr 2023
Army
News

Army brings some grunt to Grand Prix

An impressive display of Army equipment proved popular with crowds at the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne.

Community engagement
Army soldiers and officers of the winning ADF Inter-Service Keelboat Regatta 2023 (l-r) Craftsman Lachlan Vest, Sergeants Jessica Van Beek and Patrick Black, and Officer Cadet Daniel Sharp.
05 Apr 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army victory at keelboat championships

Air Force and Navy were left in Army’s wake when they sailed to victory at the Interservice Keelboat Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army Chaplain Luke Drury with Father Iona Tatau, Catholic Vicar General at the Nawra Diocesan priest's chapel, Teaoraereke, Kiribati. Photo: Petty Officer Bradley Darvill
04 Apr 2023
Army
News

First tending gardens, now hearts and minds

Growing up in Hervey Bay, Chaplain Luke Drury never imagined becoming a pastor or joining the military.

People & service
Student Sinevah Mari met up with her aunt, 51st Far North Queensland Regiment's Private Elaine Gamia, while on the Defence Work Experience Program at Porton Barracks. Photo: Nel Archer
04 Apr 2023
Army
News

Cairns students shown a pathway to Army

Cairns high school students enjoyed a taste of Army life during the first Defence Work Experience Program placement at Porton Barracks.

Community engagement
HMAS Canberra berthed at the Port of Townsville, Queensland, after returning from Operation Vanuatu Assist 23. Photo: Lance Corporal Riley Blennerhassett
03 Apr 2023
Navy, Army
News

Back home after Vanuatu relief effort

More than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel have returned home after supporting Vanuatu following devastating tropical cyclones.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Major General Paul Kenny, left, Special Operations Commander for Australia, presents Major Paul Dunbavin from the Australian Defence Force School of Special Operations with his Chief of Army gold commendation at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney.
03 Apr 2023
Army
News

Troops get gold for Olympic Games program

Special Operations Command personnel who supported Australia's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games athletes and coaches, have been rewarded.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Army soldiers from 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery prepare to fire an 81mm mortar during Exercise Waratah Run in Singleton. Photos: Corporal Jacob Joseph
30 Mar 2023
Army
News

Gunners focus on surveillance and target acquisition

For Gunner Mitchell Harmer, the thrill of dropping bombs was a welcome return from his nine-to-five job in the banking sector. 

Exercises & training
Outgoing Commander of the Australian Contingent, Colonel Richard Watson, left, hands over command to Colonel David Hughes on February 18, 2023. Photos: Flight Lieutenant Aminta Thomas
29 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Change of command for Sudan contingent

Colonel Richard Watson handed over command of Operation Aslan to Colonel David Hughes at a ceremony in Juba, Sudan. 

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
Indian Army officers Mrinal Kumar and Ankit Sharma meet Australian Army Captain Jason Greenwall at the General Rawat India-Australia Young Officer Exchange program. Photos: Lieutenant Stephen Hunter
29 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inaugural India exchange a success

Fifteen ADF officers wrapped up the first General Rawat India-Australia Young Officers Exchange Program in Delhi on March 14.

Exercises & training
Ukrainian trainees perform a section attack during a field phase of the first rotation of Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom. Photos: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
29 Mar 2023
Army
News

Weather tests troops on Operation Kudu

Instructors deployed on Operation Kudu are adjusting to local weather as they train the second rotation of recruits from the Armed Forces of…

Operations & missions
Flight Lieutenant David Murray splits the defence in a desperate dive for the line against ACT Raiders.
28 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A finals win in the final 30 seconds

Defence Touch broke through to win its first championship at the elite National Touch League competition in Coffs Harbour earlier this month. 

Sports, health & wellbeing
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