Download IPFS Australian and French soldiers celebrated a historic milestone during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 in Townsville, marking the first participation of mainland French Armed Forces in the multinational military exercise. In the Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland, Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and French Armed Forces forged a significant[Read More…]

Download IPFS On August 1, 2025, the Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra-class Landing Helicopter Dock, HMAS Adelaide III, sailed into Hobart’s port under clear skies, beginning a five-day port visit. As the most capable amphibious warship in the Australian Defence Force, measuring 230 metres, the arrival drew significant attention and interest[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States Navy-led Pacific Partnership 2025 mission has returned to Papua New Guinea with a renewed focus on disaster response and regional cooperation. Arriving in Lae on July 26 aboard the USS Pearl Harbor, the Harpers Ferry‑class dock landing ship, the mission marks the 21st iteration of the largest[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Penny Wong, has drawn mixed responses following the arrest of a Chinese national in Canberra on charges of foreign interference. The individual, a woman who is a permanent Australian resident, was apprehended by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Security Intelligence[Read More…]

Download IPFS Western Australia Police Force (WAPF) Commissioner Col Blanch has called for a ban on importing high-powered electric scooters following the tragic death of a pedestrian in Perth, prompting a parliamentary inquiry into stricter regulations. Western Australia Police Force (WAPF) Commissioner Col Blanch urged a ban on importing high-powered[Read More…]

Download IPFS Forty Army Reserve lieutenants celebrated their commissioning at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, as the first graduates of the Part-Time Officer Commissioning Program (PTOCP), marking a  On June 30, 2025, the grassy square at Victoria Barracks in Sydney echoed with the sound of pipes, drums, and applause as 40 Army[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australian Army pilot Captain Jonathan Hogan has completed rigorous training to become an instructor for the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter at Fort Novosel, Alabama, preparing to guide Australia’s transition to this advanced platform. Captain Jonathan Hogan, an Australian Army pilot, has taken a significant step in his career[Read More…]

Download IPFS Australian defence industry companies debuted their advanced capabilities at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, engaging global leaders at the Industry and Defence Science and Technology Showcase in Queensland. For the first time, Australian defence industry companies showcased their cutting-edge technologies at Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, the nation’s largest bilateral[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Australian Defence Force (ADF) successfully completed its deployment to Papua New Guinea for Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025, strengthening regional ties through disaster preparedness and community engagement. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) wrapped up a successful mission in Papua New Guinea as part of Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) marked historic achievements during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, deploying advanced weaponry and enhancing interoperability with allies in Australia’s Northern Territory. From July 13 to August 4, 2025, the United States Army’s 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF) showcased groundbreaking capabilities during Exercise Talisman[Read More…]