Home News and events Army news Army news Keywords 10 Sep 2023 Navy, Army, Air Force News Cheering start to Invictus Games The sixth international Invictus Games has kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. 08 Sep 2023 Navy, Army, Air Force News Join the drive to save lives Personnel have started rolling up their sleeves for this year’s Defence Blood Drive, and they're encouraging the public to get involved. 08 Sep 2023 Navy, Army, Air Force News Invictus athletes touch down in Germany A touching welcome greeted Team Australia members as they touched down in Düsseldorf, in readiness for the sixth Invictus Games. 08 Sep 2023 Army News Grappling with gold ADF members took to the mat and collected three gold medals at the Australian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Melbourne. 08 Sep 2023 Army News Blow waves to bullets A normal infantry section commander’s knowledge of haircuts ends with what the Army Dress Manual allows. 07 Sep 2023 Navy, Army, Air Force News Kicking up the ice in the UK An ADF Ice Hockey contingent has the opportunity to play against military teams while touring the UK. 07 Sep 2023 Navy, Army News A visit with heart in the Philippines Australian and Philippine personnel paused from tactical training to put smiles on children's faces during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. 06 Sep 2023 Navy, Army News Age shall not weary Legacy torch bearers It’s been 26 years since 103-year-old Merle Hare’s husband died, but Legacy made sure she wasn’t left alone. 06 Sep 2023 Army News Soldiers team with innovators, thinkers and partners This year's Chief of Army Symposium focused on adapting Army through innovation, people and partnerships. 06 Sep 2023 Army News A true hero of Vietnam War farewelled Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, whose company held back a reinforced North Vietnamese regiment at Long Tan, has died. 06 Sep 2023 Army News The kings of close contact An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams tank worked alongside amphibious assault vehicles from the Philippines during Exercise Alon. 06 Sep 2023 Navy, Army, Air Force News Providing outstanding support Defence has recognised outstanding Victorian civilian employers for their support to ADF reservists.