Corporal Dylan Booth, from 6th Engineer Support Regiment, works with local council member Les Pitt, Divisional Engineer Officer to Erub (Darnley) Island Council, under the Army Alian (previously Aboriginal) Community Assistance Program (AACAP).
20 May 2025
Army
News

Army training a boost for Indigenous communities

Australian Army personnel are in the Torres Strait Islands until September to deliver community-driven infrastructure projects.

Community engagement | People & service
Air Force health personnel work with coalition partners within the R2 Bravo emergency department.
20 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Exercise Viper Walk boosts frontline health care

Air Force's Role 2 Bravo Medical Treatment Facility is a key element to lifesaving support for deployed forces.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
ADFA takes on the National Defense Academy of Japan in the final of the International Cadets Rugby Competition, winning by 29-14.
19 May 2025
Navy, Army
News

ADFA wins four-nations rugby in Japan

Australian teamwork, fighting spirit and camaraderie were on display at International Cadets Rugby Competition.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army soldiers from 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers patrolling through bush at Holsworthy, NSW, during Exercise Menin Run 2025.
19 May 2025
Army
News

Shake-out for brigade ahead of Talisman Sabre

Reservists step up tempo in route clearance, convoy protection, mobile reconnaissance and fire support on Ex Menin Run.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Patrick Killen enters the water from Port Noarlunga Jetty as part of the Veterans Dive Initiative open water course.
19 May 2025
Army
News

Military kids take plunge into whole new world

Veterans Dive Initiative’s open water diving course welcomes children of serving and ex-serving ADF members.

Community engagement | People & service
Medical staff from 3rd Health Battalion treat a simulated casualty during rehearsals as part of Exercise Balikatan in Palawan, Philippines.
16 May 2025
Army
News

Army mobile surgery unit agile on Ex Balikatan

A Role 2 Basic facility enables critical surgery under general anaesthesia on first deployment overseas.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Coral-Balmoral Cup bilateral armoured competition pits elements of the Australian Army School of Armour and US teams from the 1st Armored Division, 1st Infantry Division, and 11th Armoured Cavalry Regiment at Puckapunyal, Victoria.
16 May 2025
Army
News

Battle of the best returns with a bang

The Royal Australian Armoured Corp’s Coral-Balmoral Cup was bigger than ever, boasting more international participants.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army personnel along with participants from Tribal Warrior conduct a training session during the Clean Slate without Prejudice program at Victoria Barracks, Sydney.
16 May 2025
Army
News

Indigenous youths connect with Army

Army initiative promotes team-building, resilience, fitness and strong relationships with Indigenous communities.

Community engagement | People & service
Flag bearers participate in the official closing ceremony of Exercise Balikatan at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines.
15 May 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Combined forces prove ready for battle

Australian, Philippine and US military forces celebrate successful execution of the 40th iteration of Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Trainees from the Joint Medic Course participate in a theory lesson at the ADF School of Health on Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla.
15 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

School of Health embraces triservice challenge

Defence medical professionals are ready for any job, anywhere, after 18-month Joint Medic course.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Chief of the Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston, signs the ADF Family Covenant with Defence Family Advocate of Australia, Charlotte Webb, DMFS patron, Belinda Johnston, Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, and acting head of Joint Support Services Division, Air Commodore Patrick Keane.
15 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Families front of mind for ADF

International Day of Families celebrates the unwavering strength and commitment of support on the home front.

Community engagement | People & service
Australian Army soldiers from 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, transit to Balabac Island, Philippines, on an American Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, for a Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation as part of Exercise Balikatan.
14 May 2025
Army
News

Battle group builds confidence in combined force

Airmobile insertion of Philippine, US and Australian forces divides and conquers multiple lines of effort on Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training