HISTORICAL FACTS: Simon stuart - The Untold Story

FED:'Match fit': army recruit and officer training change

Australia's chief of army says the foundations holding the service up are not being built strong enough, moving to remove "arbitrary time restrictions".

AAP · May 20

'Match fit': army recruit and officer training change

Australia's chief of army says the foundations holding the service up are not being built strong enough, moving to remove "arbitrary time restrictions".

AAP · May 20

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

The remains of four World War I soldiers have been discovered by a dedicated team during a fieldwork activity in northern France ahead of Anzac Day.

AAP · Apr 23, 2025

Grounded Taipan helicopters 'not suitable' for Ukraine

Problems with the Taipan helicopters' reliability and cost mean they are not suitable for what Ukraine wanted them for, the defence department says.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Taipan helicopters may not be flown by ADF again, experts say, as search for missing crew continues

The cause of the accident is still unknown and is being probed by investigators who arrived on Sunday

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2023

Federal budget to allocate $4bn for long-range missiles and Australian production of key weapons

Defence minister says army’s artillery range will ‘grow from 40km to in excess of 500km’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023

Australian army chief urges soldiers to adapt amid dispute over Labor’s defence overhaul

Lt Gen Simon Stuart says troops will face ‘opportunities and challenges’ but shadow defence minister says army will be weakened by changes

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2023

Retired US admiral who has previously advised Australia on shipbuilding to lead fresh review of navy's warship fleet

The reviews, recommended by the Defence Strategic Review, will ensure that the navy's warship fleet "complements" the new AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023

Chief of army says there are no plans to accelerate retirement of Taipan helicopter fleet

Lieutenant General Simon Stuart has declined to comment on the assertion but has conceded army's planned transition to US-made Black Hawks will come with "challenges".

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Australia and New Zealand armies expand their military co-operation with Plan Anzac, sharing intelligence and technology

The new "Plan Anzac" cooperation agreement will allow both armies to share operational intelligence and technology as New Zealand's new PM prepares to meet Anthony Albanese in Australia.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023