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
Australian Army soldier Lance Corporal Fred Jabagat, from the 1st Armoured Regiment, controls the M134D minigun remote weapon station attached to a Modular Robotic Vehicle during Exercise Talisman Sabre at Townsville Field Training Area.
31 Jul 2025
Army
News

Remote weapons technology tested on Talisman Sabre

1st Armoured Regiment transforms to provide a Combat Experimentation Group, seeking battlefield advantage.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Australian Army heavy vehicles cross a Dry Support Bridge built by soldiers from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment during Talisman Sabre 2025 at Townsville Field Training Area.
31 Jul 2025
Army
News

Overnight success bridges gap for Battle Group

Soldiers working in darkness enable armoured units to manoeuvre across key terrain in simulated advance.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Army officers Captain Gabbi Ross from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and Major Ben Sheppard from the 2 Cavalry Regiment, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 at Townsville Field Training Area.
30 Jul 2025
Army
News

Bouquets for buckets and tanks for the memory

Mechanised infantry vs armour is an unusual form of sibling rivalry, but it works for a 3rd Brigade brother and sister.

Exercises & training | People & service
Army Reserve soldier Private Sian O'Connor, from 4th Combat Service Support Battalion, drives a Rheinmetall MAN 40M truck at Robertson Barracks in Darwin during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.
30 Jul 2025
Army
News

Exercise opens up the bigger picture

Australian Army Reserve soldiers from Melbourne broaden their horizons in the Top End on Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Head of Joint Aviation Systems Division, Major General Jeremy King, signs the fuselage of one of Australia's first four AH-64E Apache helicopters.
30 Jul 2025
Army
News

Apache helicopters on course for delivery

Army’s first four AH-64E aircraft are now progressing through final assembly and production.

Capability & technology