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Over 60,000 Australians gave their lives during the First World War. Army continues to work towards finding those that have no known grave.

At the end of the Vietnam War 6 Australian servicemen were still listed as missing in action.

The Australian Army is actively involved in community engagement in Australia and overseas. To help with the unique Defence lifestyle, there are various resources available for members, families and veterans. Through these activities and resources Army strengthens its knowledge and contributes to improving lives of the wider community.

Learn about Army's approach to future planning and how Army's teams contribute to Defence for a safe, secure and prosperous Australia. Shared understanding helps modify concepts, training and workforce to generate greater capacity and capability.

The Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) is a wheeled, eight wheel drive (8x8) vehicle that has been modified to deal with Australia's harsh conditions.

The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV-M) can rapidly deploy up to ten battle ready troops in all environments.

The G-Wagon vehicle and its range of trailers and modules is designed to be used by the Army in tactical training, disaster relief and securing Australia’s coastline.

The M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers have provided the Australian Defence Force with a protected mobility and armoured fighting capability since the Vietnam War.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) provide Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) support for land force operations.

The Javelin Weapon System has been engaged to destroy enemy armour at ranges beyond that achievable with previous shoulder-fired anti-armour systems.

The M3 Carl Gustav is a breech loaded, percussion fired, recoil-less, shoulder controlled weapon that is highly accurate and versatile.

The mortar 81 millimetre F2 is a crew-served, indirect fire support weapon.

Antipersonnel Weapon M18A1 Claymore is a command-detonated, fixed-direction, fragmentation weapon designed primarily for use against personnel.

The Blaser Tactical 2 Sniper Rifle is a straight-pull, bolt-operated action rifle.

This is the Australian Army's standard combat weapon.

The Light Support Weapon (LSW) is employed as the primary support weapon within Army.

The M777 is the latest artillery piece to be employed by the Australian Army.

The AN/TPQ-48 Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar (LCMR) provides 360 degree surveillance using an electronically scanned antenna.

The Sikorsky Black Hawk is a utility helicopter providing air mobility for troops and equipment.

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a versatile, twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter.

The Eurocopter Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) is one of the most advanced armed reconnaissance helicopters in the world today.

News, events and notices about the Australian Army and its operations.

The combat equipment worn by the soldier, known as the Soldier's Combat Ensemble (SCE), consists of various articles of protective and performance enhancing equipment.

Events

Information about Army's training activities in and around residential areas that may be noisy or present an out of the ordinary military presence.

Find out about the various aircraft operated by the Australian Army.

CA joined other Department of Defence senior leaders in addressing the Defence Cooperation Scholarship Program and engaged with some of the Indo-Pacific’s brightest postgraduate students who are studying in Australia. The address from CA was on “The…

Distinguished guests, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning. I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are meeting today, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their elders, both past and present…

Secretary, CDF, VCDF and VCDF designate, CN, CAF, CJC Defence senior leaders My ANZAC counterpart, Major General Kelly - CA New Zealand Army, Fellow Generals of the Army RSM-A WO Grant McFarlane Members of the Army Distinguished Guests, Family and…

The Honourable Darren Chester MP, representing the Minister for Defence; The Honourable Richard Marles MP, representing the Leader of the Opposition, Representatives of Foreign Governments, Service Chiefs, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen…