The legacy of our longest war
Twenty-five years since the start of the campaign in Afghanistan, involving Australian soldiers in important and dangerous roles on the
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Finding meaning in the war we lost
Story by Sergeant Matt Bickerton They’d stolen our things and were angry, arguing and pointing at us. We couldn’t understand
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Officers recognised for peacekeeping role
Five Australian Army officers were recognised for their contribution to one of the United Nations’ most dangerous peacekeeping missions during
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Lancers on Bathurst patrols
Soldiers from the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers (1/15RNSWL) were put to the test in Bathurst last month on
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Soldier killed, 5 injured in NT training incident
Defence confirmed this morning that an Australian Army soldier died during a training exercise at the Mount Bundey Training Area on
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Specialist service officers are force multipliers
General reservists and specialist service officers (SSOs) are emerging as critical force multipliers, with a new adaptive training system strengthening
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Australian Army farewells ARH Tiger
The Australian Army today concluded Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH) flying operations in Darwin, marking a significant milestone in the
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High-country experience for truckies
From snow-covered mountain roads to rugged bush tracks, members of 8OSU’s 15SS tested their skills in challenging terrain during Exercise
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RCB still learning from SE-Asia partners
For 56 years, 365 days a year, an Australian Army rifle company has stood ready in Malaysia. CAPTION: Australian Army
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1RAR tests air-assault capability
1RAR soldiers conducted a live-fire activity to test and refine Army’s air assault capability on Exercise Septimus Strike. CAPTION: Australian
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NASAMS reaches final operational capability
Australia’s National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) capability has achieved final operational capability. FILE PHOTO: An Australian Army
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Gunners prove worth of new Huntsman
An AS9 Huntsman unleashed fury across Townsville Field Training Area on August 27 as 106 Bty executed rapid strikes and
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First major exercise for Boxer
“Either my mind is playing tricks or there’s movement at 10 o’clock,” says Private Jonah Nelson, of 8/9RAR. CAPTION: Australian
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Preparing for war – Pozieres Run
Army rehearsed one of the most realistic contemporary battlefield scenarios to date during Exercise Pozieres Run, achieving a series of
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Refuelling combat forces on the move
Long before combat power reaches the battlefield, it must be sustained and protected – a heavy responsibility that rests with
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Army adapting as drones transform modern warfare
As 6RAR Delta Company troops moved stealthily through the night to the form-up position outside the enemy’s stronghold, a successful
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Stress test pushes health teams to the limit
Austere conditions, intense urban combat, a fast-moving battlespace and multiple mass-casualty scenarios – this was the backdrop against which the
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New fighting vehicles tested on water
Huntsman and Redback armoured vehicles took part in sea trials on and around Garden Island, Sydney Harbour, in July (reported
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Diggers upgrade barracks in PNG
ADF is delivering major upgrades to critical infrastructure at Moem Barracks in Papua New Guinea, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to supporting
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Cavalry prove they can go the distance
Joint Task Force 629 (JTF629) demonstrated its ability to conduct long-range mounted reconnaissance across regional Australia during Exercise Austral Shield.
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