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Commanding General of America’s First Corps Lieutenant General Matthew McFarlane speaks in Thailand during the multinational Exercise, Cobra Gold. Story and photo by Captain Charles Miranda,

Australia lauded for setting example

18/03/202618/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 430 Views 0 Comments 10th Brigade, 1st (Australian) Division, Exercise Cobra Gold

Military forces in the Pacific region were looking to nations such as Australia as a model to organise, train and

School of Military Engineering Senior Instructor Warrant Officer 2 Ross Meehan of the British Army during the explosives supervisor course at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Corporal Hamid Farahani.

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An explosive exchange at Holsworthy

18/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 585 Views 0 Comments Holsworthy Barracks, School of Military Engineering

Hearing a British accent take charge of an Australian range is not something many diggers would be familiar with, but

An Army protective mobility vehicle departs a light landing craft for a beach landing during Exercise Wader. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photo by Able Seaman Jaxsen Shinners.

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Amphibious force storms Queensland beach

13/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 855 Views 0 Comments AAF, Exercise Wader, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Choules

More than 1000 soldiers, sailors and aviators aboard HMA Ships Canberra and Choules participated in Exercise Wader last month, to validate the ADF’s

A soldier from the 2nd Cavalry Regiment aligns the transmitter from the Enhanced Personal Area Network during a live integrated systems display at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Story by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris. Photos by Lance Corporal Jessica Gray.

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New system sharpens training realism

13/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 626 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Enhanced Personal Area Network (EPAN), Exercise Keldie Cup

A new system that allows soldiers and vehicles to simulate hits, casualties and damage during training was used on Exercise

New Zealand’s Brigadier Esther Harrop and Australia’s Lieutenant General Susan Coyle sign the memorandum to boost the two countries’ collaboration in the cyber domain. Story byLieutenant Colonel Andrew Butler.

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Cyber partnership strengthens across Tasman

11/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 484 Views 0 Comments Cyber Defence

A major step forward in trans-Tasman cyber cooperation was taken at the Five Eyes Defence Cyber Contact Group Conference in

One of Army's new Quantum Systems Vector AI uncrewed aerial systems in flight. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photos by Private Sera Mar

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New drones put bombardiers on improved trajectory

11/03/202611/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 818 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment, Puckapunyal, School of Artillery, Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)

Two new small uncrewed aerial system (UAS) drones impressed artillery personnel during their first introduction into service courses at Puckapunyal

Deputy Chief of Army Major General Chris Smith addresses the Chief of Army's History Conference 2025. Video screenshot.

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DCA slams abstract, jargon-heavy language as a killer

07/03/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1461 Views 3 Comments

Addressing last year’s Chief of Army’s History Conference, Deputy Chief of Army Major General Chris Smith delivered a remarkable and

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart awards recipient Corporal Sarah Vella the Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award during Army's 125th birthday event at Russell Offices, Canberra. Story and photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Soldier awarded for her life-saving action

05/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 616 Views 0 Comments 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment, Army Reserve, Chief of Army, Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award

When a young recruit’s psychosocial injury escalated into a life-threatening crisis, Corporal Sarah Vella became the steady, decisive presence he

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart awards the Chief of Army Instructor of the Year to Sergeant Matthew Booth at Russell Offices, Canberra. Photo by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Dedication to service recognised

05/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 629 Views 1 Comment ADF School of Special Operations (ADFSSO), Army School of Transport (AST), Chief of Army

Two soldiers have earned the Chief of Army Instructor of the Year award – one for advancing Special Forces medical

Lance Corporal Imogen Barker and her father, Musician Bill Barker, prepare with the combined military bands of the ADF for their performance with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Brisbane. Story by Story and photo by Corporal Julia Whitwell.

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Father and daughter in tune at Tattoo

04/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 392 Views 0 Comments Army Reserve, Australian Army Band, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Lance Corporal Imogen Barker’s family had booked tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s Brisbane show before discovering she would

Army physical training instructors showcase new uniforms for warm-weather climates. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photos by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

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Army PTIs drop the red daks

27/02/202628/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 922 Views 0 Comments PTIs

The familiar scene of a red and white tracksuit-clad figure running the boots off a platoon of soldiers has changed

Army soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Pipes and Drums gather with Korean War veterans Barrie Divine, centre left, and Robert Hay, centre, during a community activity supporting Exercise Itchy Fingers. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Private Lachlan Craig.

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Turning it up to 11 for our veterans

27/02/202627/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 392 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Gallipoli Barracks

Sitting in Lang Park, watching the cream of the pipe and drums crop skirl their way around the grounds, Private

Sapper Ian Moss and former explosive detection dog Florence 'Flo Joe'. Story by Leading Aircraftman Chris Tsakisiris.

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Dog awarded for military service in Afghanistan

26/02/202626/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 657 Views 0 Comments Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award, Explosive Detection Dogs

Explosive detection dog Florence, or ‘Flo Joe’ as she was affectionately known, was honoured at the Australian War Memorial on

Delegates from the Initial Flight Training Course 4 at RAAF Base Point Cook. Story and photo by Flight Lieutenant Jessica Auciello.

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New pilot-training pilot program

26/02/202628/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 749 Views 0 Comments nitial Flying Training (IFT), RAAF Point Cook

Air Force Training Group has launched an innovative pilot training trial at RAAF Base Point Cook, partnering with RMIT University

Members of Australia's Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) prepare to fly into Oruzgan's Baluchi Valley and Chora regions in support of an MTF1 mission, in 2010. Photo by Lieutenant Aaron Oldaker.

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RSL unhappy with ‘war crimes’ injustice

25/02/202625/02/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 722 Views 2 Comments

The Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) says the delay in resolving findings of unlawful killings by Australian Special

Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart at Henderson shipyard, Western Australia, after the contract signing ceremony for the eight landing craft heavy vessels. Story by Major Peter Nugent. Photos by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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New landing craft heavy for Army

25/02/202628/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 939 Views 3 Comments Chief of Army, Henderson WA, Landing Craft Heavy, National Defence Strategy (NDS)

Army’s ability to fight and win in the littoral is one step closer with the signing of a $4 billion agreement

ADFA trainee officers during the Chief of the Defence Force Parade in Canberra. Story by Hannah Donald. Photos by Rodney Braithwaite.

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Parade to mark first 5 weeks at ADFA

25/02/202625/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 463 Views 0 Comments ADFA, Chief of Defence Force

For four decades, the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) has shaped Defence leaders. CAPTION: ADFA trainee officers during the Chief

Australia's 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment Sapper Shonee Gelhaar and EDD Ash, who is indicating the presence of a target odour, is assisted by New Zealand Army's Lance Corporal Conor Woods. NZDF photo.

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Aussie EDDs experience unique Kiwi test

21/02/202621/02/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 600 Views 0 Comments

In a significant first, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has taken the lead in organising and delivering a groundbreaking

The Pipes and Drums Band of the 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performs at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Flight Sergeant Christopher Dickson.

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Tattoo brings pageantry to Brisbane

20/02/202620/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 453 Views 0 Comments oyal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Under rainy Brisbane skies, the Australian Defence Force helped bring the world‑famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo to Suncorp Stadium for

Official portrait of Papua New Guinea Defence Force officer and Deputy Commander of the 3rd Brigade, Colonel Boniface Aruma. Photo by Captain Andrew Page. Corporal Guy Sadler.

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The importance of leading by example

20/02/202620/02/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 526 Views 0 Comments 3rd Brigade, PNGDF

As the 3rd Brigade sharpens its focus on warfighting readiness, its deputy commander is equally focused on something less visible