Momentum unleashed 🔥 Personnel from the @AustralianArmy's 1st Brigade, @MRFDarwin, and supporting units conducted Exercise Predators Walk from 18 May to 12 June 2026 across multiple Defence training areas in the 📍 Northern Territory. Exercise Predators Walk focused on certifying 1st Brigade for combat operations through realistic and demanding collective training activities. The exercise enabled the Brigade to rehearse combined arms manoeuvre, command and control, sustainment, force protection and live-fire serials in a complex operating environment. #YourADF #AusArmy

EDGY takes flight 🚀 The @ausairforce EDGY program’s Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) project has taken a major leap forward, entering field trials at 📍 Salt Ash Air Weapons Range, NSW. Initial trials will validate key performance elements such as fail-safe behaviour and real-time telemetry, leading to a full end-to-end mission demonstration. The results will generate valuable data to sharpen detection models, optimise flight profiles and ensure safe, effective operations – directly shaping future capability. ➡️ spr.ly/6016B8Ak3w #YourADF #AusAirForce

Exercise Southern Jackaroo 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 🇵🇬 🇰🇷 Around 3000 personnel are participating in the @AustralianArmy’s largest domestic multinational exercise this year. The 3rd Brigade is in Townsville with personnel from the United States, Japan, Papua New Guinea and South Korea for Exercise Southern Jackaroo from May 29 to July 3. #YourADF #StrongerTogether @USArmy @MRFDarwin @INDOPACOM @JGSDF_pr @ModJapan_jp @ROK_MND

Arrival of the Third MC-55A Peregrine The third @AusAirForce MC-55A Peregrine has arrived at 📍 RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. The MC-55A Peregrine is a first-of-type, airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare (ISREW) capability for the Australian Defence Force. The aircraft will be operated by 10SQN and based at 📍 RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA. #YourADF

Boarding ops 🌊 Australian Clearance Diver Team One recently conducted Boarding Operations training on board MV Sycamore in 📍 Jervis Bay, NSW. Team One has been working toward the generation of a deployable Boarding capability and has spent a number of weeks working with Cape Otway conducting component and scenario training to support the generation of this capability. #YourADF @Australian_Navy

A message on the 30th anniversary of the Black Hawk accident. Lest we forget 🌹

Steel fixed, mind focused ⚔️ Soldiers from the @AustralianArmy's 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment recently conducted live-fire and bayonet training during Exercise Bardia at 📍 Puckapunyal Military Area, VIC. The activity strengthened section-level combat skills, aggression in close combat, weapons proficiency and teamwork in a field training environment. #YourADF #AusArmy

That is a wrap on ASWEX 2026 ⚓ The realistic and complex nature of the @Australian_Navy’s annual Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise (ASWEX) gave Australian and Japanese participants the ideal environment to hone operational skills and build capabilities. 🇦🇺 🇯🇵 Commander of the Australia Maritime Task Group Captain Darin MacDonald praised all units involved for their dedication to practising and perfecting skills during the week-long activity off 📍 Australia’s east coast. “From ships to helicopters to submarines, to Royal Australian Air Force aircraft and a Japanese frigate, all involved were focused on honing our best practice and practising real-world tactics,” Captain MacDonald said. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6019B82J27 #YourADF #AusNavy #StrongerTogether @JMSDF_PAO

Strengthening partnerships 🇦🇺 🤝 🇸🇧 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Constables Melville Manetoea and Justin Apa underwent a @Australian_Navy training package at 📍 HMAS Cerberus, VIC. Working closely with Australian partners, both officers demonstrated their expertise across a range of technical and operational tasks, highlighting the value of real-world training in strengthening readiness and professionalism. The training package was conducted under the Solomon Islands-Australia Defence Cooperation Program, underlining ongoing support for the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, reinforcing strong partnerships and a shared commitment to community safety and security. #YourADF #StrongerTogether

Raising capability across the Pacific 🇦🇺 🇵🇬 🇫🇯 🇹🇴 Senior military leaders from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Tonga have visited a Pacific-led police program in Brisbane that provides specialist training to hundreds of officers from 22 nations across the Pacific. For many of the police men and women undertaking the intensive 24-week course, it is the first time out of their country. And for some, a challenge to travel to Australia. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6016B806Wa #YourADF #StrongerTogether

Timor-Leste in the Top End Two officers and two sailors from the naval component of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) visited 📍 Darwin to gain experience and build relationships with the @Australian_Navy. Australia’s longstanding Defence Cooperation Program (DCP) with Timor-Leste facilitated the placements at HMAS Coonawarra. 🚢 The four personnel participated in exchange program activities and toured the facilities. ➡️ spr.ly/6017B8qCoH #YourADF #AusNavy

Saving lives on tomorrow’s battlefield — today. @AustralianArmy medical experts from the 2nd Health Battalion conducted simulated surgery during Exercise Viper Walk, testing deployable field hospitals, forward surgical care and cutting‑edge technology in demanding conditions. From urban environments to advanced diagnostics, Army health teams continue to innovate, ensuring they’re ready to deliver life-saving care to service members when it’s needed most. ➡️ spr.ly/6015B8qASR #YourADF #AusArmy

King’s Birthday military honours list The list recognises work across a wide range of areas, from shipbuilding and engineering to operations and international peacekeeping, ADF members from Navy, Army and Air Force have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday military honours list. This year, 97 ADF members have received honours for distinguished and conspicuous service. Recipients range in rank from leading seaman to rear admiral, reflecting contributions made at every level of the Australian Defence Force. Congratulations to all 👏 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6017B8xipc #YourADF

Sister ships provide and protect at sea HMAS Supply has conducted a replenishment at sea with @JMSDF_PAO frigate JS Kumano during Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise (ASWEX). The complex at-sea evolution demonstrated the interoperability of Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment ships working in company with Mogami-class frigates, reinforcing the @Australian_Navy’s ability to sustain integrated, partnered operations at sea. Australia and Japan have signed contracts to deliver an initial three general-purpose frigates based on the enhanced Mogami-class design, with the first ship scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2029. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6011B8q4Pf #YourADF @ModJapan_jp @ModJapan_en

Today, on National Military Working Dog Day, we pause to honour our four-legged heroes. 🐾 Since World War I, Military Working Dogs (MWDs) have stood bravely alongside our Australian Defence Force personnel. From the jungles of Vietnam to the harsh terrain of Afghanistan, they have been far more than just working dogs – they are protectors, lifesavers and mates. To the dogs who made the ultimate sacrifice, those enjoying a well-earned retirement, and those on duty: thank you. Your service and unconditional love will never be forgotten. ❤️🐕 #YourADF

Before deploying to Papua New Guinea for Operation Render Safe 2026, Australian Defence Force personnel and multinational partners have been putting the final pieces in place during force preparation activities at the 6th Engineer Support Regiment in Amberley. ADF personnel will partner with the 🇵🇬 and military representatives from 🇨🇦, 🇫🇷, 🇯🇵, 🇳🇿, 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸. The combined teams will deploy to the Gazelle, Kokopo and Rabaul districts in East New Britain Province to locate and safely dispose of World War II explosive remnants of war. #YourADF

To infinity and beyond 🛰️ The Australian Defence Force has marked a major milestone, formally accrediting its first group of space operations officers and specialists through a new joint training program. Sixteen @Australian_Navy, @AustralianArmy and @AusAirForce members graduated from the first Space Initial Employment Training Course in 📍 Canberra last month. ➡️ spr.ly/6012B8oMLj #YourADF

Sending the thunder ⚡ When the first Australian-made AS9 Huntsman fired on its distant target, you’d have been forgiven for mistaking it for cracks of thunder, which is fitting considering the name of its Korean predecessor, Hanwha’s ‘K9 Thunder’. Thirty gunners from Townsville’s 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, fired the new domestically produced AS9 self-propelled howitzers at the conclusion of a six-week course at the School of Artillery in 📍 Puckapunyal, VIC. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6019B8q0T9 #YourADF @AustralianArmy

Forged in Fire: Diamond Spear Tests Airpower at the Highest Level Conducted over several weeks from RAAF Bases Amberley, Williamtown, Tindal, Edinburgh and @hqjoc, Exercise Diamond Spear marked the third major milestone of the demanding six-month Air Warfare Instructor Course (AWIC). Long-range maritime strike was a key focus of Exercise Diamond Spear, building complexity from previous Diamond series activities. The complexity of the exercise demanded a high level of integration across numerous air domain capabilities to deliver mission success. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6019B8lAs7 #YourADF #AusAirForce

Training for a battlefield shaped from above ⬆️ On Operation Kudu, @AustralianArmy soldiers are delivering training that reflects the realities of modern warfare, where drones influence how soldiers move, fight and survive. Training focuses on: 🚁 Counter‑drone awareness 👀 Operating under constant observation 🪏 Trench warfare movement 🩹 Prolonged casualty care planning These scenarios prepare leaders to make decisions under pressure before they return to the front line. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6010B8cRfi #YourADF #AusArmy @DefenceU