18 June 2025
Arrival into Australia
The New Zealand Army team have arrived in Australia ahead of Exercise Diamond Strike and Talisman Sabre.
The New Zealand Army team have arrived in Australia ahead of Exercise Diamond Strike and Talisman Sabre.
After arriving on Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Canterbury, the New Zealand Army Motorised Infantry Combat Team has departed Rockhampton for Shoalwater Bay Training Area to join the 7th Brigade - Australian Army for Exercise Diamond Strike.
The Combat Team has completed battle preparation and is ready to conduct warfighter training alongside our ally to enhance their interoperability and readiness.

New Zealand Army soldiers arrive in Australia