Defence Australia

State vs State. Mate vs Mate.

Soldiers from SEQLD, NQLD, SA and the ACT went head‑to‑head at the first‑ever Australian Army Functional Fitness Association (AAFFA) tournament.

Across a HYROX‑style tactical fitness race, Ninja‑style obstacle courses, and a sweltering six‑hour adventure race, teams pushed themselves while showcasing camaraderie, resilience and pure fitness.

The tournament capped off with the Vanguard Cup, putting soldiers to the test with sandbag hauls, wall traverses, and water‑and‑mud obstacles.

📷 CPL Adrian Murphy

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Defence Australia

Roses are red, violets are blue… No Valentine is more loyal than a military working dog and their handler too.
 
This Valentine’s Day, we salute the strongest partnership out there: military working dogs and their handlers. May your Valentine be just as loyal, brave, and ready to stand by your side.

📷 CAPT Carolyn Barnett, CPL Michael Rogers, LACW Emma Schwenke, LAC Stewart Gould, LAC Samuel Miller, PO Luke Scott & LAC Ryan Howell

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Defence Australia

Cadets compete to hit the mark 🎯

Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) from across Australia competed in Australian Navy Cadets annual National Shooting Competition at 📍 HMAS Cerberus, VIC.

Flotilla nominated their top 3️⃣ highest scoring personnel to represent their Flotilla and compete against other Flotillas for team awards and overall individual 'Champion Shot' of the ANC for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣.

📷 LSIS James McDougall

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Defence Australia

Army 🤝 Navy

Australian Army personnel are currently training shoulder‑to‑shoulder with their Royal Australian Navy counterparts as they develop the specialist skills of Army Marine Technicians, a critical trade driving the Australian Defence Force’s maritime readiness.
 
These technicians are trained to inspect, repair, modify, and recondition the full spectrum of Army maritime equipment.

From high‑powered engines and propulsion systems to watercraft 🌊, electrical systems 🔌, auxiliary machinery 🛠️, and vital mission-support components🤝, Army Marine Technicians ensure Army vessels remain safe, capable, and ready for operations anywhere in Australia’s littoral environment.

📷 POIS Bradley Darvill

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Defence Australia

Ration Pack Glow Up ✨

Think the ration pack could be better? So does the combat rations team. They’ve been tracking what personnel actually eat vs. what they bin, and the updates are here:

✅ Reformulated and repackaged protein drink
✅ Measured beverage and additional snap-lock bags to avoid tainting water bottles
✅ Greater dietary variety offerings

📷 CPL Jacob Joseph

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Defence Australia

Life at sea for the crew of HMAS Warramunga during Regional Presence Deployment 26-1 ⚓

During her deployment throughout South and Southeast Asia, HMAS Warramunga is conducting training, exercises and other engagements with Australia's regional partners.

📷 LSIS Abdus Chowdhury

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Defence Australia

For some, it’s a calling ✈️
 
To a young boy growing up in Brisbane, the roar of an F-111 overhead wasn’t just noise; it was the spark of a lifelong dream. As he watched the skies above, he never imagined that one day he’d be the one in the cockpit looking down.

Now, at the controls of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, Squadron Leader Wood admits that the feeling of flying solo never truly fades. From his first tentative flights in a trainer to tearing past the skyscrapers of Surfers Paradise during the Pacific Airshow, the thrill remains "next level."

But the best view isn't the horizon – it's the crowd. He describes the unique perspective of looking back at thousands of faces, knowing that somewhere in that sea of people is another ten-year-old kid looking up, wondering if they can do it too.

The dream starts with looking ⬆️

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Defence Australia

RAAF takes on Sin City 😎

The Royal Australian Air Force have touched down in 📍 Nevada – geared up, locked in, and ready to push their limits in Exercises Red Flag Nellis 26‑1 and Bamboo Eagle 26‑1.

📷 LACW Nell Bradbury

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Defence Australia

Owning the night 🌙🔥

Off the coast of Christmas Island, the crew of MH-60R Seahawk ‘Redback’ and HMAS Toowoomba have been turning up the heat with intensive work-up drills.

This integrated force training included defensive drills and the deployment of chaff from the back of the ship, supporting Toowoomba’s preparations as she begins her 2026 Regional Presence Deployment across South and Southeast Asia.

📷 LSIS Zac Dingle & LEUT Marcus Middleton

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Defence Australia

Brass party 😎

HMAS Warramunga’s ship’s company have been sharpening their skills through a series of live fire serials and warfare exercises to ensure the platform remains ready to respond to any situation. 
  
During their transit off the Australian station, Warramunga have conducted 12.7mm, 5-inch gun and small arms firing serials, along with a suite of warfare drills designed to test kinetic weapons, readiness and tactical decision making.

📷 LSIS Abdus Chowdhury

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