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An Australian Army soldier from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment takes a bound forward during a blank firing activity as a part of Exercise Sea Raider 2022, at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland.
Army's Contribution to Defence Strategy, Edition Two
Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC, speaks with soldiers of the 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment at Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane.
Command Statement
High Mobility Rocket Artillery Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch rockets during a firepower demonstration held at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021.
Accelerated Warfare
Australian Army soldiers from 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, removes flood debris from a business in Lismore, New South Wales, on Friday, 01 April 2022, as part of continuing support to the region under Operation Flood Assist 2022.
Good Soldiering
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News and Media Releases

Her Majesty The Queen passed away on 8 September 2022

The Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Defence joins the entire Commonwealth in sorrow for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was the longest serving British sovereign and the impact of her reign has been immeasurable.

An online condolence form has been established.

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Army Birthday 2022

Special Day for Army

Army marked its 121st year on March 1 with music and cake at Blamey Square near Army HQ in Canberra.

Rising Sun

A message from the Chief of Army

Welcome back Army.

New Army Aviation Command Established

New Army Aviation Command Established

The Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Rick Burr today announced the establishment of a new Army Aviation Command.

Army Health Boost

A boost for Army Health

On November 19, Army will take the first steps towards establishing a new health brigade – the 2nd Brigade – which will return to Army’s order of battle in 2023 after being disbanded in 1946.

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Welfare Support

Defence and the Department of Veterans' Affairs care about the welfare of all personnel involved in the IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry and are committed to ensuring there is access to support for individuals and their families.

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In Focus

Newly graduated Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Recruit Training Battalion march out at Kapooka, New South Wales.

Part-Time soldier training

Join the Army Reserve and enjoy a rich and rewarding extra dimension to your life and work, while contributing to the defence of Australia. Find an Army Reserve unit near you.

Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, AO, DSC, speaks to a soldier from 22 Platoon Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, during their march out parade at Blamey Barracks, Kapooka.

Our values & contract

Army’s cultural and ethical foundation is its values and the bonds of trust and respect between each and every person who joins in service to our nation.

Australian Army officer Major Christopher Pitman from Australia's Federation Guard pauses to reflect with the First World War service medals of his late Great-Grandfather, Private George Taylor, in the lead up to Anzac Day 2022 while visiting Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery in France.

Anzac Day

Anzac Day falls on the 25th of April each year. The 25th of April was officially named Anzac Day in 1916.

Australian Army soldier Private Robert Buntine from 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment, salutes as part of the catafalque party during the Anzac Day 2022 dawn service at St James Park, Hawthorn, Victoria.

National Institution Statement

The Australian Army is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected institutions. Army is embedded in Australia’s national story and we have an enduring connection to community and country.