Home News and events Army news Army news Keywords 05 Mar 2025 Army News From dream job to nightmare of Russian invasion A trainer, a banker and a sculptor gave away their peacetime life to train with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 04 Mar 2025 Army News Reciprocal arrangement keeps air defence on target An Australian air defence officer has received both a US Army Commendation Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. 04 Mar 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News Comedian's admiration for troops is no joke Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour. 04 Mar 2025 Army News Army medics treat and train locals in Solomons Orthopaedic surgeon Major Darren Paterson treats Solomon Island locals during Operation Render Safe. 04 Mar 2025 Army News Trench assault readies troops for the frontline Australia's Operation Kudu focuses on section and platoon leadership, preparing Ukrainian soldiers for battle. 04 Mar 2025 Army, Air Force News ADF judokas put opponents on the mat Army father-and-son duo win gold and Air Force black belt wins bronze in international open judo tournament. 03 Mar 2025 Army News Soldier on a mountain high Private Jarrod Hughes competes against some of Australia's best mountain bike riders at the Cannonball Festival. 03 Mar 2025 Army News Flying in the face of danger National Day for War Animals was a chance to reflect on the contribution animals have made to Defence. 03 Mar 2025 Army News Game-changer for close-quarter battle skills Top End's new open-plan weapon training simulation system gives ADF and US forces freedom to manoeuvre. 28 Feb 2025 Navy, Army, Air Force News Darwin bombing a call to defend the north Japanese dropped more bombs in the February 19, 1942 raid than on Pearl Harbor in 1941. 28 Feb 2025 Army News Commando canines honoured for service Combat assault dogs have received a new award - the Australian Animal Distinguished Service Award. 27 Feb 2025 Army News Flag comes down, soldiers come home After a decade supporting the multinational coalition in its fight against Daesh, Operation Okra wraps up.