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Local participants form a huddle during an ADF Sports training program at the Sir John Guise Stadium, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
25 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

All the skills and the t-shirt to prove it

As a sign of two countries' shared passion for sport, the Australian Defence Force is delivering a sports officials program in Papua New Guinea.

Sports, health & wellbeing
HIMARS fire in unison from the United States Army 17th Field Artillery Brigade the live firepower demonstration at Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photos: Leading Aircraftman Adam Abela
25 Jul 2023
Army
News

Talisman Sabre kicks off with a bang

Talisman Sabre launched with a combined live-fire demonstration showcasing the air and land power of the multinational exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army vehicle technicians Craftsmen Thomas Noble and Layla Williamson from 5th Aviation Regiment check the engine of a Matt Stone Racing Chevrolet Camaro Supercar
25 Jul 2023
Army
News

Vehicle technicians shine at Townsville Supercars

Two soldiers from 5th Aviation Regiment joined the fast-paced pit crew environment at the  NTI Townsville 500 Supercars race.

Community engagement | People & service
 Army reservists from the 5th Brigade conduct an entry drill using airsoft rifles at Holsworthy Training Area at the end of Exercise Arras Sprint.
25 Jul 2023
Army
News

Reservist training shortened to speed up capability

Soon it will be much faster for general entry soldiers to join the Army Reserve thanks to upcoming changes to initial training.

People & service
German Chief of Army Alfons Mais (centre) visits German and Australian troops at Camp Star in the Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Photo: Lieutenant Geoff Long
24 Jul 2023
Army
News

German Army chief's close-up with a Boxer

Chief of the German Army Lieutenant General Alfons Mais visited Townsville and observed the capabilities of the Australian-made Boxer vehicles.

Exercises & training
An Australian Army special forces soldier from 2nd Commando Regiment and a United States Army soldier from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) prepare for a static-line parachuting training jump.
24 Jul 2023
Army
News

Special forces gear up for the unknown

Special operations force elements from Australia, Papua New Guinea and the United States combined to prepare for Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Exercises & training
RAAF flight test engineer Flight Lieutenant Rosemary Taouk from the Aircraft Research & Development Unit conducts flight test training in the United Kingdom in 2020.
24 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Supporting Defence’s intellectual edge

Defence scholars have welcomed the creation of a community supporting ADF members doing research degrees by the Australian Defence College.

Community engagement
Soldiers of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force launch a Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile at Beecroft Weapons Range, New South Wales during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.
22 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Talisman Sabre hosts military first with Japan

In an Australian-military first, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducted a live fire demonstration of a Surface-to-Ship Missile.

Exercises & training
Australian Army explosive ordnance disposal technician Sergeant Haron Sarmiento smiles after rendering safe a 500lb unexploded ordnance
21 Jul 2023
Army
News

Teamwork defuses threat from Nauru bomb

Army explosive ordnance disposal technicians have worked with Nauru authorities to render a 500lb unexploded ordnance safe in Aiwo.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army Nursing Officer Captain Victoria Flegg during Operation Render Safe, Nauru. Photos: Corporal Sam Price
21 Jul 2023
Army
News

Perfect job for a caring and adventurous nature

An Army nursing officer has come a long way from a Victorian seaside town to providing critical health support to the Pacific island of Nauru.

People & service
Army pilot Captain Andrew Amos stands bedside an Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Tiger at 1st Aviation Regiment at Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Photo: Flight Lieutenant Nicholas O'Connor
21 Jul 2023
Army
News

Pilot’s career on flightpath of his dreams

Captain Andrew Amos watched military aircraft at an air show as a child. Ten years later, he's piloting Army’s attack helicopter, the ARH Tiger.

People & service
270 ADF Pilots' Course graduates (l-r) Lieutenant Michael Harrigan, Lieutenant Gregory Cook, and Lieutenant Harrison Coldwell pose for a photo at dawn on the flight line with a Pilatus PC-21 aircraft at RAAF Base Pearce in WA. Photos: Chris Kershaw
21 Jul 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Student pilots cleared for take-off

Eleven students were wrapped up in the moment after receiving their wings at the 270 ADF Pilots’ Course Graduation.

Ceremonies & events
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