An Australian Army member standing with a Timor-Leste man who is holding a bible.
24 Sep 2025
Army
News

Faith the language of hope in Timor-Leste

During Indo-Pacific Endeavour, chaplains from Australian and Brunei participate in faith-based engagements.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Army basketball players jumps to defend the ball being thrown by a Navy player.
24 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF basketball ready for national tournament

Personnel take on the South Australian Interservice Basketball Championships at RAAF Base Edinburgh.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
People in the military uniform of several countries mingling at a social gathering.
24 Sep 2025
Army
News

Fostering peace and stability through language

Defence International Training Centre language specialists deliver teacher training as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A soldier is surrounded by yellow smoke as he crouches and aims his weapon.
24 Sep 2025
Army
News

Exercise an eye-opener for employers

Employers' appreciation of the skills and dedication of their reservist employees deepens during Exercise Rhino Run.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A group of ADF personnel pose around a military ambulance in front of a ship.
23 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF medics roll out for PNG50

A joint ADF medical team ensures the health and wellbeing of personnel during PNG's independence celebrations.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A Military Tattoo taking place in a stadium field with fireworks in the night sky.
23 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of nationhood

Towns and villages across Papua New Guinea come alive during celebrations marking 50 years of nationhood.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Soldiers running and crawling down a trench bearing weapons as pink smoke billows behind them.
23 Sep 2025
Army
News

Battalion ready to respond

In an Adelaide Hills town, Exercise Rhino Run tests Army readiness to respond to domestic security challenges.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
A man operating a bulldozer in a tropical setting.
23 Sep 2025
Army
News

Army and First Nations communities build together

The Army Ailan Community Assistance Program in the Torres Strait Islands passes the halfway mark successfully.

Community engagement | People & service
A large group of people gather for a photo in amongst the exhibits at a defence tradeshow.
23 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Strong partnerships on show in the UK

A record 132 Australian defence industry companies are showcased at an exhibition in London.

Alliances & relationships | Industry & partnership
A group of soldiers standing around a tactical table as one points to something on a map.
22 Sep 2025
Army
News

Exercise builds tactical bridge to the future

Australian and Japanese personnel explore future conflict scenarios during Exercise Mirai Bridge in Canberra.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Waves crashing against an amphibious vehicle filled with soldiers as it navigates through the surf.
22 Sep 2025
Army
News

Army watercraft make waves at Rainbow Beach

Exercise Surfing Penguin transforms Queensland’s Rainbow Beach from a quiet coastal town into a hub of activity.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Three people in military uniform sit on leather armchairs, talking and looking at books on a coffee table.
22 Sep 2025
Army
News

International cadets mentored in Canberra

Two future Timor-Leste Defence Force leaders undergo officer training at the Royal Military College - Duntroon.

Alliances & relationships | People & service