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
Members of the Pacific Response Group headquarters team in Noumea, New Caledonia during Exercise Croix du Sud.
14 May 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Debut for regional emergency response group

Australia joins partner nations on French-led Exercise Croix du Sud, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise.

Exercises & training
Australian Army Corporal Nadine Flynn deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025.
14 May 2025
Army
News

Rewards in store at Middle East hub

Corporal Nadine Flynn leads ADF warehouse operations on Operation Accordion, keeping the supply chain moving.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Lance Bombardier Jase Heath, a member of 111 Air Defence Battery, 16th Regiment RAA, is at the forefront of operating the new NASAMS capability.
14 May 2025
Army
News

Regiment at forefront of new capability

It's been a busy time for soldiers introducing national advanced surface-to-air missile system with Army, ADF and partners.

Capability & technology | People & service
Australian Army soldier Sergeant Mikaela Harris deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025.
13 May 2025
Army
News

Keeping Op Accordion in tune

Sergeant Mikaela Harris plays a crucial role to ensure the ADF’s Middle East operations move smoothly.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Being in command of the crew inside the HIMARS, Bombardier Nicholas O’Connor has been fortunate enough to travel overseas and gain first-hand training and experience.
13 May 2025
Army
News

Hands-on with HIMARS a unique opportunity

Australian Army soldiers get to shape a new capability from day one.

Capability & technology | People & service