Cobra Strikes as Navy Modernises Satellite Systems 🐍🛰️. The @Australian_Navy has launched a project to replace its satellite communications, with the upgrade of HMAS Sydney’s SATCOM capability. The ship’s existing Maritime Advanced SATCOM Terrestrial Infrastructure System

Beard guru 🧔‍♂️. Sergeant Jackson Gracie, Senior Online Boat Platoon Sergeant in the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR), is the only @AustralianArmy member permitted to wear a beard outside of religious, cultural, or operational exceptions. His rugged facial

On a still and cloudy afternoon, Leading Stoker Des Jones was laid to rest, carried to his gravesite on the shoulders of sailors from HMAS Canberra (III). At 102, he was the last surviving member of the first HMAS Canberra (I), sunk at the Battle of Savo Island during World War

From the beach to the airfield 🪖 🚁. During Exercise Alon 2025, the Australian Defence Force worked with @TeamAFP's Philippine Marine Corps and @MRFDarwin to seize key terrain during a simulated Combined Joint Forced Entry Operation (CJFEO) in 📍 San Vicente, Philippines. The

🇦🇺⚓🇨🇱 On a clear and sunny Sydney day, @Australian_Navy personnel, family, and friends welcomed @Armada_Chile vessel TS Esmeralda, also known as La Dama Blanca (The White Lady), to HMAS Kuttabul. She is one of the largest and oldest tall-ships in the world, pulling into Sydney

Objective achieved ✅. During Exercise Alon 25, soldiers from the @AustralianArmy's 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, conducted an amphibious landing and assault on opposing force positions at 📍 San Vicente, Philippines. The exercise was carried out in partnership

Spartan sustains Solania in Pacific. The third instalment of Operation Solania for the year took place in the Pacific this month, when the Australian Defence Force deployed an @AusAirForce C-27J Spartan to the Solomon Islands for the duration. The C-27J Spartan mobility aircraft

During 🇦🇺’s largest overseas military exercise in 2025, Exercise Alon, HMAS Brisbane III and @Philippine_Navy ship BRP Jose Rizal conducted a light line transfer while operating as part of the Maritime Task Group. The transfer is a method of passing light cargo between ships.

For Australian Army soldiers and officers on the 10th rotation of Operation Kudu, supporting and training Ukrainian soldiers for four-and-a-half months has been a purposeful experience. 🇦🇺 🇺🇦. The operation is Australia’s contribution to Operation Interflex, the international

Waves Steady, Mission Ready 🌊 During Exercise Alon, the @AustralianArmy’s Small Boats Platoon from the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, teamed up with the Philippine Marines in 📍 San Vicente, Philippines, to conduct force integration training, honing their skills

Sailing into the sunset ☀️ HMAS Brisbane sails in company with the @Philippine_Navy's BRP Jose Rizal, and @RoyalCanNavy's HMCS Ville De Québec, during Exercise Alon 2025. #YourADF #StrongerTogether

Locked and loaded 🔒 Soldiers from the @AustralianArmy’s Battlegroup Ram conducted urban warfare and combat shooting training with personnel from @TeamAFP at 📍 Fort Magasay, Philippines during Exercise Alon 2025. The combat shooting training was an opportunity for Australian

📍 Fort Magsaysay, Philippines. Signallers from the @AustralianArmy's Battlegroup Ram and the @TeamAFP conducted combined communications training during Exercise Alon 25. The training introduced communications specialists to the different equipment from the two armies and

Strengthening partnerships and enhancing Defence interoperability 🤝 . Co-chaired by Air Vice-Marshal David Scheul, Head of the Air Defence and Space Systems Division, and Mr Go Takizawa, Deputy Commissioner of the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency, the inaugural

Building on a strong and enduring partnership, the second Republic of Korea–Australia (ROK–AUS) Defence Industry Conference recently took place, showcasing close industrial collaboration, focusing on security strategy, advanced technologies, and defence capabilities. #YourADF

The RAAF Heritage Centre is back! @AusAirForce's RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre officially reopened to the public following five years of renovations. The centre was unveiled by the Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, DSC CSC OAM on Thursday 14 August

🌊 @Australian_Navy's HMAS Brisbane conducted training activities with @TeamAFP Navy ship BRP Jose Riza during Exercise Alon 2025. These training exercises included Officer of the Watch Maneuverers and a cross deck. HMAS Brisbane's MH-60R Helicopter 'Banshee' also lifted off the

🇦🇺 and 🇬🇧 are joining forces on next‑generation guided weapons under the Copperhead agreement. The partnership links Australia’s @DefenceScience (DSTG) with the UK’s @dstlmod (Dstl), combining expertise to rapidly deliver advanced, low‑cost weapon subsystems. Copperhead merges

First for Canadian air traffic controllers 🇦🇺 🇨🇦. Enabling control of the airspace from austere airfields, the mobile air operations tower (MAOT) is an excellent example of @AusAirForce deployed capabilities, shared with @RCAF_ARC on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. The MAOT

Aura ✅. @AusAirForce F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers have joined the party, touching down in the 📍 Philippines for the first time, to join Exercise Alon 2025. #YourADF #StrongerTogether