A PTOCP graduate smiles widely as a loved one puts his rank slides on him for the first time.
06 Aug 2025
Army
News

Reservists first to graduate from new officer program

Forty new Army Reserve lieutenants received their pips as part of the Part-Time Officer Commissioning Program.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Army soldier Private Kaitlyn Gallagher, left, from 1st Health Battalion, hands over a juvenile saltwater crocodile to a soldier from 4th Canadian Ranger Patrol Group during the Exercise Southern Cross 2025 fauna workshop in Darwin.
05 Aug 2025
Army
News

Northern exposure for NORFORCE

The Canadian Patrol Ranger Group comes face to face with wildlife during Exercise Southern Cross in the NT.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment conduct an assault at Line Creek Junction during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
05 Aug 2025
Army
News

3rd Brigade takes armour to the fight

As the Australian Army's Armoured Brigade prepares for new vehicles and technology, tactics are changing.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Gunners from the 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, alongside Gunners from the Philippine Army Artillery Regiment observe a static display of the ATMOS in Luzon, under the Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines 2025.
05 Aug 2025
Army
News

Aussies share artillery tactics with Philippine Army

Australian Army gunners conduct first-of-type training with their Filipino counterparts in the Sierra Madre mountains.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Surgeon General of the Australian Defence Force, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, centre right, AM, and VIP visitors view inside the 2nd Health Battalion's Role 2E at Camp Tilpal in Shoalwater Bay as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
04 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

National health resilience on show

Senior civilian health officials visit Exercise Talisman Sabre’s Combined Joint Theatre Medical Component.

Exercises & training | People & service
Surgeon General of the Australian Defence Force, Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett, and VIPs observe a triage demonstration by the 2nd Health Battalion at Camp Tilpal in Shoalwater Bay as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
04 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

From battlefield triage to treatment at Talisman Sabre

Military and civilian health capabilities combined with international partners for best outcomes.

Exercises & training | People & service
A close-up shoulders of members of Navy, Army and Air Force members standing closely together, with the Australian flag visible.
04 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Biggest recruitment surge in more than a decade

New figures show Defence has grown by more than 1800 personnel from this time last year, ahead of targets.

People & service
Lieutenant Colonel Melissa Joy, front row second from left, Commanding Officer of the Army Personnel Support Unit, with detachment Officers-In-Command in Canberra.
04 Aug 2025
Army
News

Army support unit to focus on welfare

From next year, the Army Personnel Support Unit will focus on the delivery of strategic welfare support.

People & service
A Royal Australian Navy clearance diver prepares a subsurface improvised explosive device for disposal as part of a training scenario at Gladstone Marina during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25.
01 Aug 2025
Navy, Army
News

Partners united go ‘all clear’ underwater

Australian, United States and New Zealand forces eliminate explosive threats for Exercise Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The updated Navy Badge, featuring the Tudor Crown.
01 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence emblems reflect new reign

Service chiefs approve insignia featuring King Charles III’s Tudor Crown.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Royal Australian Corps of Signals rugby union team scrum against the Royal Corps of Signals Corps team during a 15-a-side match at the Norths Rugby Club, Brisbane.
01 Aug 2025
Army
News

British rugby tour marks signallers’ centenary

Soldiers and athletes celebrate their shared role and enthusiasm for sport on the Australian Corps' anniversary.

Commemoration & history | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Major Matthew Hume and Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Stephanie Hume will fly a retro 1972 Piper Cruiser Aircraft in the Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025.
01 Aug 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Passion and purpose soar for charity

Engineering a difference for Royal Flying Doctor Service in the Aussie outback air race like no other.

Community engagement | People & service