Defence personnel participate in the workout-of-the-day competition on HMAS Adelaide.
12 Dec 2024
Navy, Army
News

Deployment fitness competition a stimulating outlet

The Australian Amphibious Force aboard HMAS Adelaide challenged themselves with a fitness competition.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
US Army Major General Glenn Dean, Program Executive Officer Ground Combat Systems, centre, speaks with Commanding Officer Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Lieutenant Colonel Tim Soper, left, during the Abrams M1A2 main battle tank maintainer course at Gaza Ridge Barracks, Bandiana, Victoria.
11 Dec 2024
Army
News

Tank course reflects partnership with US

Army vehicle mechanics and electronic technicians now have their hands on the new M1A2 main battle tanks.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
United States Space Force's Captain Nathaniel Shannon and Australian Army soldier Corporal Nathan Thomas with the Indigenous artwork "Celestial Harmony".
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sharing Indigenous culture with mission partners

Indigenous art was gifted to recognise Australia’s contribution to the US-led Wideband Global SATCOM project.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A C-17A Globemaster III from 36 Squadron lands at Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica, near Casey Station in November.
11 Dec 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Resupply missions underway for icy continent

A RAAF C-17A Globemaster airlifts supplies to Antarctica as part of Operation Southern Discovery.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Royal Australian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Benjamin McNutt runs the last leg of the Noosa Triathlon, Noosa Heads.
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Athletes put on a show in Noosa

ADF athletes soak up the sun in Noosa at one of the world's largest triathlons.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Captain Chris O'Sullivan explains the pressures of building mental and physical resilience in Army Reserve training to university staff and industry leaders during Sydney University Regiment's community engagement program.
11 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Civilian insight into Army Reserve life

A new program gives civilian professionals a view of Army Reserve life to inspire community involvement.

People & service
Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia captains, Caz Gladysz and Doug Griffiths proudly wear the new team polo shirt.
10 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Invictus team captains named

Former ADF personnel Doug Griffiths and Kaz Gladysz have been named Australia's Invictus Games team captains.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
The Invictus Games 2025 Team Australia competitors receive the new team polo shirt during a uniform unveiling event at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra.
10 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

New Invictus uniform a symbol of connection

Team Australia's new uniforms have been unveiled ahead of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Australian Navy Seaman Hara Fraser during the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals in 2024. Photos: Gunner Jesse Linards
10 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Slippin' and slidin' on the field

Not even the rain could stop ADF teams from competing at the Touch Football Queensland State Cup finals.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Defence Force participants at HEROCON 24 in Canberra.
10 Dec 2024
Army
News

Wargamers put their tactics on the table

More than 180 strategists turned tabletops into battlefields in a test of tactical skill at Herocon 24.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Administrator of the NT Hugh Heggie presents the 2024 Prince of Wales Award to Lieutenant Jacqueline Martin during a ceremony held at Government House, Darwin.
10 Dec 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Reservists recognised for outstanding service

Twenty-two ADF reservists are now recipients of the 2025 Prince of Wales Award.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Soldiers of the newly re-linked 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, march off the parade ground following the unit’s merger at Robertson Barracks.
10 Dec 2024
Army
News

Battalions re-linked at parade

Army's 5th and 7th Battalions of the Royal Australian Regiment have been re-linked.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history