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The Australian and Indonesian defence forces practise in amphibious integration training during Exercise Keris Woomera.

By CAPT Annie Richardson 16 Oct 26 3 min read

Armed soldiers pile out of a military ship and through chest-high water.

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Exchange gives sappers bang for their buck

Exercises and training

Australian and Indonesian combat engineers discover their universal language during Exercise Keris Woomera.

By CAPT Annie Richardson 20 Oct 26 4 min read

Military personnel walk through a street with guns at the ready.

Still serving after 47 years, on and off the court

People

WO1 Tony Farrer's decades of service have included four Invictus Games and championing Defence volleyball.

By FLGOFF Belinda Barker 20 Oct 26 3 min read

A man wearing a baseball cap and T-shirt hugs a trophy.

HIMARS heads overseas for first time

Exercises and training

Two HIMARS from 14 Regt deploy to Indonesia as part of Exercise Keris Woomera.

By CAPT Annie Richardson 19 Oct 26 3 min read

People in uniform, with their faces covered, hold weapons on an airfield tarmac while a large military vehicle sits near the hold of a large military aircraft.

Neutralising air threats from the ground

Exercises and training

Australian, Japanese and US forces train together in ground-based air defence during Exercise Orient Shield.

By CAPT Brodie Cross 16 Oct 26 3 min read

Two people in uniform sit looking at screens in a small room with red lighting.

Updated policy takes the heat off soldiers

Governance

A revised Army policy gives commanders more flexibility to manage heat-related risks.

By LTCOL Joshua Eyre 16 Oct 26 2 min read

A man in camouflage uniform stands in a grassy open area holding a controller, with scattered trees and shrubs in the background.

Specialists train for invisible threats

Exercises and training

Army specialists observe Japanese and US decontamination training during Exercise Orient Shield.

By CAPT Brodie Cross 15 Oct 26 2 min read

Exercise Orient Shield is the largest annual field training and live fire exercise between the Australian Army, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), and the US Army, with over 2000 participants each year. In 2026, the Australian Army participated in Exercise Orient Shield for the second time, with approximately 80 Australian Army soldiers and officers deploying to Higashi-Chitose Training Area, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, for the eight-day exercise in September 2026.The Australian Army contingent

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Project expedites training for captains

Project Pathfinder creates new pathways for captains to complete Foundation Captain’s Course requirements.

13 Oct 26 2 min read

Relocation webinars

Relocation webinars are being held throughout September and October for personnel and their families.

18 Aug 26 1 min read

Leadership podcast returns

The Australian Defence College's Lives in Leadership podcast is back for its second season.

14 Aug 26 1 min read

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

Sport

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Carnival an opportunity to connect poolside

Sport

The ADF Swimming Carnival gives members a chance to compete, reconnect with swimming and meet others.

By LAC Chris Tsakisiris 13 Oct 26 3 min read

A man in a swimming cap and goggles swims.

Personnel skill up in the art of eight limbs

Sport

It's sport diplomacy in action as the Thai army trains ADF members in a martial art that originated on the battlefield.

By Capt Tadek Markowski 9 Oct 26 4 min read

A Thai Army martial artist faces the camera and throws a punch in front of his class.

Brave personnel reach new peaks

Sport

Defence members develop climbing and alpine skills while overcoming their fears at Rock and Ice 2026.

By LAC Chris Tsakisiris 7 Oct 26 3 min read

A group of people hike in a loose line up a snow-covered mountain.

Dominating the drone racing competition

Sport

The ADF Drone Racing Team flies high with another win at the Military International Drone Racing Tournament.

By Capt Sarah Vesey 7 Oct 26 2 min read

A group of military personnel stand with an Australian flag, a trophy, a drone and a drone racing banner.

Upcoming ADF Sport

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

Date	Sport	Event	Location
16 October - 23 October	Soccer	National Carnival	Sydney
18 October - 24 October	Lawn Bowls	National Championships	Salisbury
19 October - 21 October	Golf	NSW Interservice Championships	Pokolbin
19 October - 23 October	Parachuting	Booster Wings 4.0	Tully
19 October - 1 November	Rugby Union	Caslick Cup & Stannard Shield Seven’s	Brisbane/Gold Coast
23 October	Running & Athletics	Bondi to Manly Ultra	Sydney

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Soldiers tackle demanding warfighting challenges in pursuit of glory during the Duke of Gloucester Cup at Tully Training Area and Townsville Field Training Area.

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