Philippine Army and Australian Army soldiers shake hands after the Australians were presented with patches of the Philippines’ 4th Infantry Division during the closing ceremony of Ex Kasangga at Camp Evangelista in Northern Mindanao.
07 Jul 2025
Army
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Diggers share skills with Filipino soldiers

Australian Army soldiers conduct training with the Armed Forces of Philippines as part of Exercise Kasangga.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldiers from 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and Republic of Fiji Military Forces conduct an assault on the urban operations training facility during the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise in Shoalwater Bay, Queensland.
07 Jul 2025
Army
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Multinational battlegroup practises urban ops

Five nations build partnerships and develop interoperability vital for future operations.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Army Regimental Sergeant Majors participate in Exercise Greenskin on Murrawarri Country in Weilmoringle, Culgoa National Park, NSW.
07 Jul 2025
Army
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Senior enlisted leaders connect to Country

Exercise Greenskin participants gain a deeper understanding of why soldiers serve, and the communities that support them.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Commander of the Australian contingent, Major Tom Folley, pauses during Operation Kudu.
04 Jul 2025
Army
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Training of Ukrainians evolves with warfare

Australian contingent learns lessons from Operation Kudu to pass on at home.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Sapper Dean Purcell and explosive detection dog Ledge before a morning run at the School of Military Engineering at Holsworthy.
04 Jul 2025
Army
News

Unsung heroes on four paws

Explosive detection dogs' critical role in military operations saves lives.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian country singer Amber Lawrence performs for Australian and Philippine Army soldiers at Camp Evangelista in Northern Mindanao as part of the Australian Defence Force’s Forces Entertainment Tour.
04 Jul 2025
Army
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Privilege to play for troops, says singer

Filipinos rush to join Australians on the dancefloor as country music artist belts out favourites.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Leading Aircraftwoman Caylee Wallis playing for NSW Touch Football during the State of Origin competition in Coffs Harbour.
03 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF players shine at touch Origin series

Seven Defence personnel are tapped to represent the Blues or Maroons at Coffs Harbour.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Air Force cyber warfare officer Flying Officer Samuel Allen, of 462 Squadron, Joint Capabilities Group's oldest unit, checks IT systems during Maritime Cooperative Activity last year.
02 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Eight-year evolution tracks demands of modern warfare

Joint Capabilities Group symbolises Defence’s ability to adapt, integrate and deliver.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Lieutenant Colonel Simon O’Regan takes on the farmer's carry station during the HYROX World Championships in Chicago.
02 Jul 2025
Army
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Army officer tests endurance at world event

Eight running legs each followed by a fitness station to probe strength, endurance, resilience and discipline.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Soldiers from the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, load Sidewinder missiles on a NASAMS High-Mobility Launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia.
01 Jul 2025
Army
News

Sidewinder first gives gunners a buzz

A battle-tested air-to-air missile is fired from a national advanced surface-to-air missile system.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Cyber operators attend Australia’s first Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) Forum.
01 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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International cyber forum a milestone for Defence

Holding the event locally allowed more Defence personnel to benefit from training and capability development.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Group shot of military and civilian personnel in front of a building in Washington.
30 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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NATO urges civil-military health alliance

Partners acknowledge the need to work with civilian colleagues in an integrated national network.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions