Home News and events Army news Army news Keywords 20 Mar 2025 Army News Budding chopper pilot flies high Staff Cadet Thomas Sandor said Exercise Shaggy Ridge was hard, but a great first step into Army. 19 Mar 2025 Army News Local knowledge vital in assisting community Army battalion soldiers' local knowledge proves vital during cyclone relief efforts. 19 Mar 2025 Army News Making a mark in two countries Lance Corporal Georgina Friend goes from marine specialist to working in an infantry battalion. 19 Mar 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News A new source of light for the ADF After 20 years, a new ADF bible has been officially launched, and contains content specific to ADF service. 19 Mar 2025 Army News Rubbish triggers MakerSpace innovation Sapper navigates legal and technical challenges to print replica mines for realistic training. 18 Mar 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas Creativity is key to unlocking the potential for smarter thinking and more effective operations. 18 Mar 2025 Army News Exercise pushes staff cadets' limits Staff Cadet Natasha Fitzpatrick gives it her all during the gruelling, 96-hours-long Exercise Shaggy Ridge. 17 Mar 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News ADF settles into South Australian postings A Defence Member and Family Support welcome event helps personnel and families settle into their new community. 17 Mar 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News Patron lends prestige to ADF Netball A new ADF Netball patron is helping to raise the profile of female participation in the sporting community. 17 Mar 2025 Army, Air Force News ADF hangs tough in Tiger Turf hockey ADF hockey players punched above their weight in Defence’s first appearance at the Tiger Turf Cup. 17 Mar 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News Challenges personnel face during Ramadan More education about Ramadan could be key to reducing stress on Muslim members in Defence. 14 Mar 2025 Army News Skilled soldiers keep Army in the air At the RAAF School of Technical Training, Army trainees learn skills essential for the ADF to maintain a fighting force.