Army News

Spotlight

Australian, Japanese and US soldiers execute a complex combined-arms live-fire to conclude Exercise Southern Jackaroo.

By Capt Andrew Page 24 Jul 26 4 min read

Close-up of a soldier in battle gear talking into a radio mic.

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Building beyond the barracks

Exercises and training

Soldiers from 6ESR help renovate the Dilkusha Children’s Home during Exercise Coral Sapper.

By Capt Brodie Cross 30 Jul 26 3 min read

A man using a drop saw while outside a blue building.

Historic change of command

People

Army marks transition as Lt-Gen Susan Coyle assumes command as CA from Lt-Gen Simon Stuart.

By Ellijahna Victoria 16 Jul 26 3 min read

The 41st Chief of the Australian Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart AO DSC (right) hands The Army Banner to the 42nd Chief of the Australian Army Lieutenant General Susan Coyle AM CSC DSM as the symbol of the change of command of the Australian Army.

New cohort of aviators graduate

Ceremony

Joint Helicopter School (723 Sqn) graduation at HMAS Albatross.

By Sub-Leut Dishant Shah 16 Jul 26 1 min read

Army and Navy aviation professionals on parade in a hangar after the Joint Helicopter School graduation at HMAS Albatross.

Long career of learning

People

WO2 Raymond Waghorn is recognised for his years of service with a Federation Star.

By Capt Jordan Grantham 16 Jul 26 3 min read

A group of people pose with a certificate and a medal.

Keeping vets connected

Wellbeing

The Veteran Defence Common Access Card helps former serving members maintain connection.

By Emily Paris 16 Jul 26 2 min read

Military personnel give a small item to a civilian in front of a 65 Air base Recovery SQN Headquarters sign.

Right care at the right time

People

Defence welcomes the launch of the Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency to support veterans and families of veterans.

By Hannah Donald 16 Jul 26 3 min read

An Australian Defence Force family enjoying outdoor time in Canberra, ACT.

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RUTHLESS program marches forward

Latest updates from the Reducing Unnecessary Tasks to Help Lethality, Efficiency & Strategic Success (RUTHLESS) program.

16 Jul 26 1 min read

Salary extension to improve retention

A new salary extension pilot aims to remove a financial barrier often associated with changing employment categories.

16 Jul 26 1 min read

SEAC urges personnel to keep speaking up

Building the SEAC appointment from the ground up 'a privilege and a challenge'.

16 Jul 26 1 min read

Army’s Indigenous Elder steps down from role

Aunty Lorraine Hatton steps away from Army for the second time.

16 Jul 26 1 min read

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NORFORCE kicking goals in the Top End

Sport

NORFORCE soldiers compete in the Australian Rules football carnival held as part of this year’s Barunga Festival.

By Maj Peter March 16 Jul 26 3 min read

A group of women participate in a game of football.

Clean sweep for Army at futsal

Sport

Code returns to Defence after more than a decade, with the last competition held in 2015.

By LAC Chris Tsakisiris 16 Jul 26 2 min read

Army and Air Force personnel compete during the ADF Futsal Federation Championships at Randwick Barracks.

Drone racers in league of their own

Sport

ADF team claims its seventh Military International Drone Racing Tournament title in the US.

By Capt Sarah Vesey 16 Jul 26 2 min read

Three men putting on VR goggles connected to drones.

First-timers give it a crack on new tracks

Sport

Eight riders from the ADF Cycling Association bag two podium finishes at the national competition.

By Cpl Michael Rogers 16 Jul 26 3 min read

ADF Cyclist Captain Emma Milner negotiates a mountain bike track during the FOX Superflow mountain biking competition at Mogo, NSW.

Upcoming ADF Sport

To get involved email: defence.sports@defence.gov.au.

Date	Sport	Event	Location
25 July	Nordic and Biathlon	Kosciuszko Tour	Perisher
29 July - 2 August	Diamond Sports	Country Baseball Championships	Blacktown, New South Wales
30 July - 2 August	Nordic and Biathlon	Nordic Skiing Coach Development Camp	Mt Hotham
31 July - 1 August	Surfing	Surf Riders Kirra Klassic	Gold Coast
2 August	Running and Athletics	Townsville Running Festival	Townsville
2 August - 16 August	Hockey	Australian Country Championships	Bendigo