ADF shooters took on Australia’s top shots and placed among the best during the Australian Clay Target Nationals. Six members of the ADF Clay Target Association took part in the competition, held at Wagga Wagga from March 3-17. Air Force Corporal Michael Crapella, of 75 Squadron, said the competition was tough, with long hot days and skilled shooters, but he still achieved podium finishes in skeet and trap shooting disciplines. In the national skeet handicap championship he shot 45 of 50 targets to progress to a 43-person shootout, where he shot 77 of 79 to finish fourth overall. He placed thi ..read more

The Albanese Government is investing in critical infrastructure upgrades to support accommodation and facilities at Brisbane’s Gallipoli Barracks in Enoggera. Over $11.2 million in upgrades will be invested into Gallipoli Barracks which is one of Australia’s largest military bases and the headquarters of the 7th Brigade. Ensuring the Australian Defence Force has modern, fit-for-purpose facilities and infrastructure in place to support its critical capabilities is essential to keeping Australians safe. The upgrades to Gallipoli Barracks include live-in accommodation refurbishments, Army directe ..read more

By day or night, an Infantry soldier is expected to operate, lead and command. Members of the 5th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) have been learning to do just that on the Royal Australian Infantry Section Commanders Battle Course (SCBC). The SCBC is a cornerstone for junior non-commissioned officers to refine their leadership skills within the complexities of the battlefield. Designed to foster safe and strategic leadership skills, participants are tasked with navigating and orchestrating a section of soldiers through various combat situations in urban and wooded environments ..read more

The Vice Chief of the Defence Force, Vice Admiral David Johnston, has been nominated to take the ADF reins as Chief of the Defence Force from July. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the Government’s recommended appointment on April 9, among a number of senior command changes that are all subject to the Governor-General’s consideration and approval. Vice Admiral Johnston, who joined the ADF in 1978 and has been Vice Chief of the Defence Force since 2018, will take over from General Angus Campbell, who joined th ..read more

For as long as he can remember, Lieutenant Alex Beaumont had what he described as an intrinsic feeling to join the Army. Growing up in the small country town of Narrandera, NSW, he dabbled in different jobs after high school, but was determined to experience something bigger and better. Since joining the Army in 2013, his career has followed several pathways, including as an air dispatcher in the Royal Australian Transport Corps and working in Defence Force Recruiting, before commissioning as a general service officer. “I’ve travelled overseas on operations and to the top of Australia in the T ..read more

The Albanese Government has entered the single largest defence export agreement in our nation’s history, to supply Australian-made armoured vehicles to Germany. Under the agreement, more than 100 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles will be built by Rheinmetall at its Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence in Redbank, Queensland and exported for use by the German Army. This agreement, now passed through the German parliament, follows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese witnessing the signing of the in-principle agreement between Germany and Australia during his visit to Berlin in July last year. Thi ..read more

The Australian Army have joined allies and partners in Project Convergence, testing and developing networks, robotic and autonomous systems, air defence and strike related systems. Project Convergence is a US-led campaign of learning through persistent experimentation. It was designed to aggressively advance and integrate technology across all warfighting domains, to overmatch an adversary in competition and conflict. Director Australian Defence Force Multi-Domain Strike Colonel Casey Guidolin said being part of Project Convergence meant the ADF could test more new and emerging technologies as ..read more

Download Strava, don some Lycra and get ready for Run Army 2024 on April 21. Now in its fourth year, the event includes 10km and 5km tracks to promote physical and mental health, while raising funds for Legacy. Queensland police, ambulance, and fire and emergency services will also join for the first time. In Brisbane, you can enter solo, as a team, or take the family through the unique course starting at Southbank, passing iconic landmarks through the CBD, over the Story Bridge, along the riverbank, to finish at the wheel of Brisbane. As you leave the start line, a Tiger armed reconnaissance ..read more

More troops have been deployed on Operation Kudu as part of Australia’s continued support of Ukraine, two years on from Russia’s illegal invasion. Army’s current rotation of 70 personnel expanded to about 90 in January, to include a junior leader training program. As part of this commitment, soldiers from the 7th Battalion deployed to the UK recently to lead Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel through the first iterations of the section commander, platoon commander, and platoon and company sergeant battle courses. 7RAR’s contingent commander Major Michael Jack said realistic training was key to ..read more

Melbourne, Australia – In a strategic move to align with its global counterparts, Beretta Australia’s Defence Division is proud to announce its rebranding as Beretta Defense Technologies Australia (BDT Australia), effective February 26, 2024. Beretta Australia has continually demonstrated excellence in providing cutting-edge solutions for defence, law enforcement and government agency needs. The rebranding initiative reflects the worldwide alignment of Beretta Holding group sister companies to connect their defence segments under the unified umbrella of Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT). “The ..read more