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French Armed Forces in New Caledonia soldier Private Thimeo, left, climbs over a vertical tyre obstacle during Exercise True Grit at the Tully training area, Queensland. Photo: Sergeant Matthew Bickerton
07 Nov 2022
Army
News

French get acquainted with Australian critters

Leeches, snakes, and a ‘velociraptor-like’ bird greeted soldiers from the New Caledonian French Armed Forces in Tully.

Alliances & relationships
ADF members assist with the clean-up at St Joseph’s Primary School in Rochester during Operation Flood Assist 2022-2. Photo: Supplied
07 Nov 2022
Army
News

Community grateful for ADF support

It’s been an emotional time for many people in Victoria, as their homes and livelihoods were affected by floods.

Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Navy Sailor Able Seaman Jamie Van Pletzen chats with an Indonesian Army Medic during Exercise Wirra Jaya at the Baturaja Training Area, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
04 Nov 2022
Navy, Army
News

Sailor gets a taste of Army life

When Able Seaman Jamie Van Pletzen joined the Navy, he never expected to work on a major exercise alongside Army.

People & service
From left, Aircraftman Haydn Mcgovern, Aircraftwoman Ellenah Wall, Sergeant Adam Thomas and Leading Aircraftman Frank Schinella help clean Duck Park in Moree, NSW, after the recent flood events. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller
03 Nov 2022
Army, Air Force
News

ADF praised for flood assistance in Moree

In October, the western NSW town of Moree found itself facing a catastrophic flooding event, its second in 12 months.

People & service
Air Commodore Grant Pinder with members of the Gender, Peace and Security Directorate and Joint Support Services Division at an information stand in Canberra. Photo: Emily Egan
03 Nov 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Reinforcing a gender perspective

How to prevent what is happening to women and girls in the battlefields of Ukraine was top of mind on a UN resolution's anniversary.

Alliances & relationships
Army Sapper Alex Brown and Air Force Flight Lieutenant Jake Dell-O'Sullivan with 11-year-old Marlin Mott at Queensland Children's Hospital. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny
02 Nov 2022
Army, Air Force
News

Racing drones steal the show

Air Force and Army drone racing teams created a buzz for kids at the Queensland Children’s Hospital.

People & service
RAAF officer Squadron Leader Karyn Ey conducts an ice-breaker activity with personnel from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces during an ADF led workshop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo: Corporal Brandon Grey
02 Nov 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sailing the flag for gender equality

Countries across the Indo-Pacific region welcomed ADF instructors to lead women, peace and security education and training activities.

Alliances & relationships
Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer fought for the rights of gay and lesbian members in Defence. Photo: Corporal Jacob Joseph
01 Nov 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF's three decades of pride

In 1992, Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer was threatened with dismissal.

People & service
Army personnel from the 1st/19th Royal NSW Regiment prepare to move out to Moree from Dubbo, NSW, to support the NSW flood response. Photo: Leading Aircraftman Samuel Miller
01 Nov 2022
Army
News

Troops happy to help their community during floods

As floodwaters began to rise in Moree, Army personnel were on hand to assist with emergency response and recovery.

Relief & assistance
Sergeant Melissa Campbell warms up for a match against the Bangladesh Institute of Sport's Women's Under 19's Cricket Team, during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photos: Sergeant David Said
01 Nov 2022
Army
News

Countries connect through cricket

When the Army women’s cricket team landed in Bangladesh, they were treated to a training session with the women’s national cricket team.

Alliances & relationships
An Australian Army Bushmaster is loaded onto a RAAF C-17A Globemaster III during Exercise Ram Stallion at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. Photo: Corporal Nicole Dorrett
01 Nov 2022
Army, Air Force
News

Exercise demonstrates joint operation capabilities

A motorised combat team of Army soldiers were airlifted from RAAF Base Amberley as part of Exercise Ram Stallion.

Capability & technology
An M1A2 Abrams tank fires its main armament at the Mount Bundey training area in the Northern Territory during Exercise Predators Run.
01 Nov 2022
Army
News

Reservist employers up close to the action

A store manager’s typical workday doesn’t usually consist of watching tanks manoeuvre in the battlespace.

Capability & technology
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