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
An Australian Army male soldier takes a knee with his rifle with helmet and body armour.
18 Jul 2025
Army
News

Sappers gear up for asset protection

Australian Army Reserve soldiers from 5th Brigade are taking part in the nation’s largest military exercise in history, Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

Exercises & training | People & service
Australian Army soldiers departing a Royal Australian Navy Light Landing Craft on the Beach.
18 Jul 2025
Navy, Army
News

Partners hit the beach for littoral operations

Australian, Republic of Korea, New Zealand and Japanese personnel rehearse amphibious landings at Cowley Beach.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Australian Army, US Marine Corps and Singapore Armed Forces fire their respective high mobility artillery rocket systems (HIMARS) during a live-fire training activity at Shoalwater Bay training area during Exercise Talisman Sabre.
18 Jul 2025
Army
News

HIMARS gives force to strategy of denial

Australian high mobility artillery rocket systems fired for first time on home soil at Talisman Sabre.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a trench clearance, supported by 2nd Cavalry Regiment M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, as part of Exercise Brolga Sprint at Townsville Field Training Area, Qld.
18 Jul 2025
Army
News

3rd Brigade sprints ahead

Exercise showcases Army’s armoured combined arms fighting system, with more capability to come.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Air Force aviation life support equipment technician Leading Aircraftman Ray Cordwell is responsible for inspecting, servicing and replacing aircraft safety and survival kit.
18 Jul 2025
Army, Air Force
News

Mission Possible: behind the scenes in aviation

Detail-orientated work on safety and survival gear keeps pilots and other aircrew flying.

Capability & technology | People & service