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Governor General Sam Mostyn congratulates Robynn Freeman, widow of Private Richard Norden, after presenting her with her husband's Victoria Cross for Australia. Mrs Freeman is flanked by her and Richard's sons, Scott and Shane. Photos by Paul Berry.

Norden VC investiture ceremony

15/07/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8518 Views 1 Comment

The Victoria Cross for Australia was formally presented to the family of the late Private Richard Norden today, in recognition

An Australian Army soldier from Battle Group Ram conducts a trench assault during the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise in preparation for Talisman Sabre. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Rickey. Photos by Corporal Johnny Huang.

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Who adapts wins – Chief of Army’s plan for victory

15/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2146 Views 1 Comment Chief of Army, Exercise Regional Warfighter, Exercise Talisman Sabre, HIMARS

The Australian Army is undergoing a major phase of adaptation and proof of the transformation to the Army of 2030

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Arty showcases new RQ-21 Integrator drone

15/07/202523/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1622 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment RAA, Exercise Talisman Sabre, RQ-21 TUAS, Shoalwater Bay Training Area

In the skies above Shoalwater Bay, a lone aerial vehicle glides over rugged terrain, camera payload trained on the scrub

Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank is presented by Colonel Michael King and Lieutenant Michael Henderson of the Australian Army to Lieutenant General Sir William Rollo and Chris Pearce of the Tank Museum, United Kingdom. Story by Captain Edward Pym. Photos supplied.

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Australian tank on display at British museum

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 4599 Views 0 Comments 1st Armoured Regiment, Leopard main battle tank, School of Armour

An Australian Army Leopard AS1 tank has been donated by the Australian Defence Force to the British National Tank Museum

Australian Army officer Major Liam Clarke, from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, and Papua New Guinea Defence Force officer Captain Cyril Gerari, from Igam Barracks Engineer Battalion, on Exercise Puk Puk, in Lae, Papua New Guinea. Story by Major Diana Jennings. Photos by Lance Corporal Caitlyn Davill.

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Brothers in arms and construction in PNG

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2275 Views 0 Comments 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, Exercise Puk Puk, PNG

Combat engineers from five nations executed four major and two minor projects in eight weeks during Exercise Puk Puk in

Army vehicle technician Corporal Jacob Sofia inspects the engine of an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle during Exercise Eagle March at the Townsville Field Training Area. Story and photos by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton.

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Heavy responsibility to keep armour rolling

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1592 Views 0 Comments 2nd Cavalry Regiment, ASLAV

Putting a spanner in the works usually means trouble – but for a vehicle technician, it just means getting the

Soldiers from Land Warfare College participate in the 2025 Canungra Combat Challenge alongside civilian teams to raise money for Legacy. Story by Major Dan Mazurek. Photo by Sergeant Lisa Stone.

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Canungra challenge raises $110,000 for Legacy

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1109 Views 0 Comments Canungra Combat Challenge, Kokoda Barracks, Land Warfare College, Legacy

At 6.30am, the June air was quite frosty at the starting line high up in the Queensland hinterland, but the

Battlegroup Warhorse Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicle, from 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), during the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland. Story by Major Martin Hadley. Photos by Corporal Johnny Huang.

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Battlegroup Warhorse tests brigade’s mettle

11/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1626 Views 1 Comment 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry), 7th Brigade, Boxer CRV, Shoalwater Bay Training Area

Army’s 7th Brigade faced a well-trained and lethally armed ‘enemy’ during its South Queensland Warfighter Exercise at Queensland’s Shoalwater Bay

Major Andrew Penhaligon, 133rd Battery Commander, 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, receives the battery flag from former battery commander, Major Allan Harrison (Retired), during the Regiments Locating Artillery Centenary Parade at Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera. Story by Major Carolyn Barnett. Photo by Leading Aircraftsman Luke Donegal.

Australian Army History News

Regiment marks historic milestones

11/07/202511/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1631 Views 0 Comments 20th Regiment RAA, Gallipoli Barracks

The 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery (20 Regt RAA), marked four milestones in a ceremonial parade last month at Gallipoli

Australian Defence Force medical personnel provide assistance to Australian citizens on board a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft during a military assisted departure from Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of Operation Beech. Story by Lieutenant Emily Tinker. Photos by Corporal Adam Abela.

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Israel relief flight shows pride in mission

09/07/202509/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3005 Views 1 Comment Air Mobility Group (AMG), KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, No. 33 Squadron

Profound joy and tears of relief greeted the first Australian military-assisted departure flight from Israel on touch down at its

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. Story and photos by Warrant Officer Class 2 Max Bree

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Diggers share skills with Filipino soldiers

09/07/202509/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1893 Views 0 Comments 1st Brigade, Exercise Kasangga, Joint Australian Training Team – Philippines (JATT-P), Philippine Army

Australian Army soldiers have conducted training with the Armed Forces of Philippines in demolitions, field obstacles and search, as well

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. Story by Major Martin Hadley. Photos by Corporal Johnny Huang.

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Multinational battlegroup practises urban ops

09/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 6807 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, 8th/9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Shoalwater Bay Training Area

Army’s Brisbane-based 7th Brigade kicked off the South Queensland Warfighter Exercise with more than 1500 soldiers from five nations training

Commander of the Australian contingent, Major Tom Folley, pauses during Operation Kudu. Story and photos by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.

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Training of Ukrainians evolves with the war

04/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 3162 Views 2 Comments Armed Forces of Ukraine, Operation Kudu

Australia’s support for the multi-national mission to train Ukrainian military personnel continues to evolve, three years after Russia’s 2022 invasion

Sapper Dean Purcell and explosive detection dog Ledge before a morning run at the School of Military Engineering at Holsworthy. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel.

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Explosive detection dogs have a blast on the job

04/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2333 Views 0 Comments 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, EDD, Holsworthy Barracks, improvised explosive device (IED), Military Working Dogs, School of Military Engineering

Sapper Dean Purcell starts the day with a smile. CAPTION: Sapper Dean Purcell and explosive detection dog Ledge before a morning

Soldiers from the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, load Sidewinder missiles on a NASAMS High-Mobility Launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia. Story and photos by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Hawkei/Sidewinder a world first

02/07/202504/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2253 Views 0 Comments 16th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, AIM-9 Sidewinder, nasals, Woomera

In a world-first, Australian Army soldiers fired one of the most battle-tested and lethal air-to-air missiles from a national advanced

Soldiers from 13th Brigade take part in Exercise Litani Combine 2025 at the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, Western Australia. Story by Major Dean Benson. Photos by Corporal Nakia Chapman.

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Soldiers rehearse homeland security

27/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1638 Views 2 Comments 13th Brigade, 16th Battalion RWAR, Exercise Litani Combine, Henderson WA

More accustomed to the grey of the Navy uniform, the Australian Marine Complex in Henderson, Western Australia, took on a

Warrant Officers Class 2 Troy Robertson, left, and Jamie Sharp, from the 9th Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment, responded to a high-impact vehicle incident. Story and photo by Captain Cath Batch.

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Training in action at vehicle incident

27/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2146 Views 0 Comments 9th Battalion Royal Queensland Regiment

For the civilians involved in a high-impact vehicle incident near Rainbow Beach, Queensland, the sight of the Army arriving was

Corporal Jack Murphy, an electronics technician from 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, helped deliver RBS-70 man-portable air-defence systems and training to Ukrainian forces in Poland. Story and photo by Corporal Jacob Joseph.

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Diggers deliver missile training for Ukraine in Poland

27/06/202529/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2275 Views 1 Comment 16th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, NASAMS

Soldiers of 16th Regiment said training Ukrainian Armed Forces to use the RBS-70 was a fitting way to send off

Lance Corporal Jared Willis with his military working dog Dirk at Roberston Barracks in Darwin. Story by Leading Seaman Nadav Harel. Photo by Corporal Gregory Scott.

Australian Army K9 Training News

The best-looking MP at 1MP

27/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 942 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, Military Police, Military Police Dog, Robertson Barracks

The most popular and attractive member of the Military Police (MP) at Robertson Barracks isn’t who you might think. CAPTION: Lance

Soldiers of the 5th/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, on parade with Army reconnaisance helicopters from 1st Aviation Regiment during the Battle of Binh Ba commemoration service held in Darwin. Story by Captain Nicholas Marquis. Photo by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.

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Battalion marks Battle of Binh Ba anniversary

25/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 2167 Views 0 Comments 1st Aviation Regiment, 5/7 RAR, Robertson Barracks, Vietnam War

Soldiers and officers of 5/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5/7RAR), commemorated the Battle of Binh Ba with a parade