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Major General Smith was appointed as the Deputy Chief of the Army on 31 January 2024.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/leadership/deputy-chief-army
In 2025, we commemorate the 110-year anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops at Gallipoli, Turkey.
Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the contribution made by past and present service personnel, from across the…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/events/2025-04-25/anzac-day-2025
Aunty Lorraine was appointed as the Indigenous Elder of the Australian Army in May 2020.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/leadership/indigenous-elder-army
On 1 July 2022, Warrant Officer Kim Felmingham commenced her appointment as the 12th Regimental Sergeant Major - Army.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/leadership/regimental-sergeant-major-army
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Michael, to you, the board and the Institute, thank you very much for the invitation to be with you today, I’m very grateful.
In my view, the Lowy Institute is an exemplar in a long form, respectful contest of ideas and I think that’s a…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/speeches-and-transcripts/2025-04-03/strengthening-australian-army-profession
Major General Gould assumed command as the Special Operations Commander Australia on 12 July 2024.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/leadership/special-operations-command
The Australian Defence Force will be conducting training activities involving high explosives in Majura Training Area through 07 to 11 April 2025.
These activities will generate noise and vibrations that may potentially be heard or felt some…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/noise-and-training-notices/2025-04-07/army-training-activity
Major General Hafner commenced his current appointment as the Commander of the Australian Army’s Aviation Command in November 2024.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/leadership/aviation-command
MAJGEN Collingburn assumed command of the 1st (Australian) Division in December 2023.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/leadership/1st-australian-division
Major General Richard Vagg assumed position as Head Land Capability in March of 2023.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/leadership/head-land-capability
Commander Forces Command February 2025.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/leadership/forces-command
The Australian Defence Force is conducting training activities within the confines of Enoggera Close Training Area over the period of 01 April to 02 April 2025 during the hours of 6:00am to 10:00pm daily.
These activities will involve the use…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/noise-and-training-notices/2025-04-01/army-training-activity
The Australian Defence Force is conducting training activities within the confines of Greenbank Training Area over the period of the 31st March to the 2nd of April 2025 during the hours of 6:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.
These activities will…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/noise-and-training-notices/2025-03-31/army-training-activity-0
The Land Environment Working Group (LEWG) 2025 is Army's key engagement with industry.
Hear direct from Army as they outline current and future capability priorities and investment plans in a collaborative environment. The event features a…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/events/2025-06-25/land-environment-working-group-2025
The Ode comes from For the Fallen, a poem by the English poet and writer Laurence Binyon, and is used in association with commemoration services in Australia.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/history-and-research/traditions/ode
The Dawn Service is conducted as part of Anzac Day ceremonies to honour those who have fallen in battle.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/history-research/traditions/dawn-service
There are a number of support and ex-service organisations available to provide assistance to veterans and their families.
https://www.army.gov.au/community/members-veterans/veterans
On the 25th of April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula. These became known as Anzacs and the pride they took in that name continues to this day.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/history-research/traditions/anzac-day
The Australian Defence Force will be conducting training activities involving high explosives in Majura Training Area through 2 to 6 April 2025.
These activities will generate noise and vibrations that may potentially be heard or felt some distance…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/noise-and-training-notices/2025-04-02/army-training-activity
Australian Defence Force (ADF) helicopters and personnel will conduct aviation training across the Adelaide River region from 31 March to 4 April 2025.
Members of the public may notice an increase in military helicopter and vehicle movements…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/noise-and-training-notices/2025-03-31/army-training-activity
The Avalon Australian International Airshow is the premier showcase event in the southern hemisphere for military aviation and the aerospace industry. Run biannually and held at Avalon Airport in Victoria, the Airshow provides a unique and exciting…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/events/2025-03-28/avalon-australian-international-airshow-2025
The AH-64E Apache brings significant capability improvements that will enhance the lethality and tempo of land and amphibious force manoeuvres.
https://www.army.gov.au/equipment/aviation/boeing-ah-64e-apache
The Australian Army Aviation Corps (AAAvn) provides aviation reconnaissance, firepower support, air mobility, battlefield support, and surveillance.
https://www.army.gov.au/about-us/army-corps/australian-army-aviation-corps
Army recognises the demands made on our soldiers and their families. This section provides families with a range of information on services and support organisations.
https://www.army.gov.au/community/members-veterans/family-support
The Abrams M1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 3 is highly lethal, survivable, networked, and manoeuvrable. Its protection, accurate and lethal fire, cross-terrain mobility and situational awareness cannot be delivered by any other platform.
https://www.army.gov.au/equipment/vehicles-and-surveillance/m1a2-abrams-tank
The M1A1 Abrams has the firepower, mobility and survivability to provide the key component in the combined arms team.
https://www.army.gov.au/equipment/vehicles-and-surveillance/m1a1-abrams-tank
The Australian Army was established on 1st of March 1901 and this year marks 124 years of Army’s service to the nation.
Army was established as a result of federation as the Commonwealth sought to combine the military forces of each colony and…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/events/2025-02-28/army-celebrates-its-124th-birthday
Each year on Army’s birthday, the recipients of the Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award (JCGSA) are announced. The award is named in honour of Trooper Jonathan Church who in 1995 risked his life and safety, to carry an innocent child in need of…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/events/2025-02-28/jonathan-church-good-soldiering-award-ceremony
Australian Defence Force (ADF) helicopters and personnel will conduct aviation training across the greater Sydney region, Wollongong and the New South Wales Central Coast in March 2025.
The training will be conducted during the day and night, and…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/noise-and-training-notices/2025-03-04/army-training-activity
The Australian Defence Force is conducting training activities within the confines of the Wide Bay Training Area from 01st March 2025 to 31st March 2025. This may generate noise.
These activities may occur between the hours of 7:00am to 9.…
https://www.army.gov.au/news-and-events/noise-and-training-notices/2025-03-01/australian-defence-force-training-activity