A soldier from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment stands in his Australian Light Armoured Vehicle before a live-fire serial in the Townsville Field Training Area during Exercise Eagle March.
27 May 2025
Army
News

Cavalry puts firepower on display

Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment takes on Exercise Eagle March in the Townsville Field Training Area.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Indigenous Army and Navy members gather at Nowra, NSW, to learn the art of the didgeridoo, from forming the instrument to playing technique.
27 May 2025
Navy, Army
News

Indigenous artists hone didgeridoo skills

Course empowers Army and Navy members to form the core of a new ceremonial capability for Defence.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
US Marine Corps Task Force Commander, Major Nicholas Foust, Commander 3rd Brigade, Brigadier Ben McLennan, and Commander 46th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Colonel Morita Yuya at 3rd Brigade Headquarters, Lavarack Barracks, Townsville.
26 May 2025
Army
News

Exercise Southern Jackaroo a call to arms

Australia, US and Japanese forces combine in a major warfighting exercise across diverse environments.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers from the 7th Brigade's Battle Group Heeler exit a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at Nackeroo Airfield as part of Exercise Global Dexterity 25.
26 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Objective brought to heel on Global Dexterity

Air Force and Army combine with partner forces to test deployment of a battle group by C-17A Globemaster III.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian soldiers operate an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or drone, as part of the 'Hyper-Teaming' experiment at Project Convergence Capstone 5, at Fort Irwin, California.
26 May 2025
Army
News

Converting brain power to fire power

Project Convergence remains the ‘go to’ event for coalition partners to put their latest innovative technologies to the test.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Australian Army Sergeant Nunu Campos, left, competes in a 200-metre race at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Florida, US.
23 May 2025
Army
News

On the fast track at World Masters Athletics

Sergeant Nunu Campos places eighth in the 60-metre hurdles for his category at indoor championships.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Officer Cadet Christian Layland, a FIFA communications consultant in civilian life, brings competitive skills to his Army Reserves career.
23 May 2025
Army
News

Officer training keeps reservist on the ball

Country ethos and high-tempo civilian employment contribute to a career in the Army Reserves.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Defence Force Water Polo team goalkeeper, Leading Seaman Scout Warman-Flood, saves a shot on goal while playing the Australian Capital Territory team during the Australian Country Championships on the Gold Coast.
22 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF players make a splash at championships

Water polo team take on strong opposition, despite late deployments reducing numbers.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Damian Eaton, ACMC’s Assistant Director for Exercises and Plans, delivers pre-deployment briefings to the land groups preparing to deploy to Wallis and Futuna as part of Exercise Croix du Sud.
21 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Civil-military partners plan Pacific disaster response

Scenario-based workshops simulate realistic environments after major weather events in Wallis and Futuna.

Exercises & training | Relief & assistance
Extensions are planned for the Royal Australian Artillery National Memorial to honour contemporary campaigns.
21 May 2025
Army
News

Extension for gunners' national memorial

The Royal Australian Artillery's contemporary campaigns are to be honoured alongside other historic engagements.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Australian Army Leopards player Warrant Officer Class 2 Zane Mitchell runs with the ball towards two Royal Australian Navy Old Salts players during the ADF Rugby Union Championships.
20 May 2025
Navy, Army
News

Sporting spirit keeps old warriors in the game

Rugby reunites former comrades in Navy and Army rugby union veterans match.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Lieutenant Commander Justin Martin plays from the rough at Royal Adelaide Golf Club, Adelaide.
20 May 2025
Navy, Army
News

Strong finish from ADF golfers

Defence takes on top-flight South Australian amateurs at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club for a two-day tournament.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing