The Australian defence industry and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles celebrate a significant milestone, the delivery of the last trucks in the LAND 121 Medium Heavy vehicle program.
05 Mar 2025
Army
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Last truck load delivered

After a decade, the Land 121 medium heavy truck program delivers its final batch of military vehicles.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
The Rats of Tobruk memorial band members at the Rats hall in Melbourne.
05 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Band gives a shout-out for new members

The Rats of Tobruk are looking for new members to carry its music across the globe.

Community engagement | People & service
An Australian Army soldier serving on Operation Kudu instructs Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel on section attack tactics.
05 Mar 2025
Army
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From dream job to nightmare of Russian invasion

A trainer, a banker and a sculptor gave away their peacetime life to train with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army officer Major Michael Parry, right, is congratulated by US Army officer Brigadier General Patrick Costello on being awarded the US Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal for his work as the plans officer at the US Army’s 94th Army Air and Missile Defence Command in Hawaii.
04 Mar 2025
Army
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Reciprocal arrangement keeps air defence on target

An Australian air defence officer has received both a US Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.

Alliances & relationships | Awards & recognition
Stand-up comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann performs at Camp Baird Headquarters in the Middle East for deployed ADF personnel during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
04 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Comedian's admiration for troops is no joke

Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A medical team from Army’s 2nd Health Battalion in Solomon Islands during Operation Render Safe 24-2.
04 Mar 2025
Army
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Army medics treat and train locals in Solomons

Orthopaedic surgeon Major Darren Paterson treats Solomon Island locals during Operation Render Safe.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army officer Major Nathan Dubbeld speaks with members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that are part of the Section Commander Battle Course during Operation Kudu in the United Kingdom.
04 Mar 2025
Army
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Trench assault readies troops for the frontline

Australia's Operation Kudu focuses on section and platoon leadership, preparing Ukrainian soldiers for battle.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army soldier Private Charles Laidlaw, left, pins his opponent to win his match at the Canberra International Open judo tournament in Goulburn.
04 Mar 2025
Army, Air Force
News

ADF judokas put opponents on the mat

Army father-and-son duo win gold and Air Force black belt wins bronze in international open judo tournament.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Australian Army soldier Private Jarrod Hughes in action at the 2024 Cannonball Mountain Biking Carnival at Thredbo.
03 Mar 2025
Army
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Soldier on a mountain high

Private Jarrod Hughes competes against some of Australia's best mountain bike riders at the Cannonball Festival.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Brigadier Deane Limmer holds a Blue Bar Cock pigeon at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
03 Mar 2025
Army
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Flying in the face of danger

National Day for War Animals was a chance to reflect on the contribution animals have made to Defence.

Awards & recognition
Australian Army soldiers from the 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a room clearance at the close-quarter battle area of the open-plan weapon training simulation system at Robertson Barracks, Darwin.
03 Mar 2025
Army
News

Game-changer for close-quarter battle skills

Top End's new open-plan weapon training simulation system gives ADF and US forces freedom to manoeuvre.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Gunners from 102nd Battery, 8th/12th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery participate in the re-enactment of the Bombing of Darwin, amid red smoke and haze.
28 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Darwin bombing a call to defend the north

Japanese dropped more bombs in the February 19, 1942 raid than on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history