Australian Army officer Captain Jessica Meldrum, from the 2nd Health Battalion, inside the Role 2 Echo Field Hospital in Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
22 Jul 2025
Army
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Creating critical health capability on Talisman Sabre

Land Domain Training System at the heart of Army's rapid transformation to defend against emerging threats.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A boat pulls up behind a larger boat on the water.
21 Jul 2025
Army
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Providing coastal protection far from home

US Coast Guard personnel and Australian Army Reserve soldiers are providing security for the Port of Darwin.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army Reserve soldiers from 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment, board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30 aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland to deploy to northern Western Australia as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre.
21 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Reserve on point for major warfighting exercise

Talisman Sabre an important milestone for 2nd Division, stepping up to lead defence of the Australian mainland.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers in camouflage kneel in the bush.
21 Jul 2025
Army
News

Mission is on time and on target

Australian, United States and Korean personnel worked together to conduct reconnaissance and neutralise threats on Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army Sergeant Heath Crotty and Timor-Leste Defence Force personnel deploy water-purification technology on Arkrema Beach.
21 Jul 2025
Army
News

Engineers provide water to Timorese island

Australian and Timor-Leste Defence Force engineers bolster the supply of drinking water for remote island communities.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
Medical staff examine medical instruments in a field tent.
20 Jul 2025
Army
News

Refining blend of skills for hostile environments

An Australian Army medic went from working in sales to supporting the treatment of simulated casualties on Australia's largest military exercise.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Medical staff attend to a patient in training exercise
20 Jul 2025
Army
News

Military muscle alongside medical might

Adelaide-based doctors and nurses are manning 3rd Health Battalion's first all-reservist treatment team on Talisman Sabre.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Solder in uniform grips vest.
20 Jul 2025
Army
News

Rockets launch new career for gunner

After making history in firing high mobility artillery rocket systems on home soil, Australian Army gunner is excited to get after the fight.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Soldiers extract water for desalination and purification from a river.
20 Jul 2025
Army
News

Getting fresh water to the troops

On Talisman Sabre, soldiers are braving crocodiles to ensure troops have access to clean drinking water.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Charlie a working military dog plays tug-o-war surrounded by international military personnel.
20 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
News

Dog watch on board HMAS Canberra

Explosive Detection Dog Charlie, from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, boosts morale on board HMAS Canberra.

Exercises & training | People & service
Japanese and Australian military personnel inspect a weapon.
19 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
News

Soldiers showcase their capabilities

Australian Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces share weapons, techniques and laughs on board HMAS Canberra.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force discuss plans surrounded by foliage on the beach.
19 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
News

Amphibious integration on display at Cowley Beach

Partner forces complete significant training and rehearsals in North Queensland.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training