Professor David Kilcullen from UNSW delivered a presentation on “the evolving terrorism threat: implications for Southeast Asian SOF” during the SEAsia Special Operations Commanders Conf. He presented alongside some of SEAsia’s leading CT & PCVE experts ADFinMalaysia Angkatan Tentera Malaysia

The Southeast Asian Special Operations Commanders Conference wrapped up with a target shooting competition and a demonstration from Malaysian SOF… A great few days working with our regional partners… ADFinMalaysia

*** SOCOMD and Aviation Command *** The UH-60M Black Hawk provides Army with the modern, credible and sustainable Aviation capability it needs to meet the contemporary challenges of warfare.

Soldiers from Special Operations Command and their counterparts from Indonesia conduct counter terrorism training during Exercise Trisula Wyvern 24.

Joint Force Special Operations Component Commander Brigadier Kidd and Director of the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Ms Rebecca Hersman laid a wreath at the Australian War Memorial as part of a visit to Australia in October 25. Defense Threat Reduction Agency @DTRADIR

Red Beret New Year's jump with the Japanese 陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force an epic start to 2025. youtu.be/7h50msenywU

The Red Berets kick starting Australia Day Celebrations! Keep your eyes peeled over Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour for another free-fall demonstration as the Australia Day live concert begins at 7:30 PM.

Watch the ADF Red Berets on Australia Day 2025.

Hundreds of candidates vying for a position in SOCOMD will undertake the Special Forces Assessment Program (SFAP) over the coming weeks. Passing the physical and cognitive assessments is the first step to secure a spot on the Special Forces Selection Course (SFSC).

Java, Indonesia ... SOCOMD recently partnered with Kopassus, Kopasgat and Denjaka to conduct Exercise Trisula Wyvern. The bilateral engagement with Indonesian Special Forces focused on counter terrorism and hostage recovery. 📷

Soldiers from Special Operations Command recently conducted Exercise Dawn Caracha alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 2024. The activity focused on interoperability and skills exchange.

1st Commando Regiment Beret Parade📷 In a poignant ceremony, soldiers from the 1st Commando Regiment receive the first Special Warfare khaki beret, which honours their rich and innovative history dating back to the early days of the World War II.

124 years of serving the nation 🇦🇺 Image: Australian and New Guinean soldiers with M Special Unit in submarine USS Dace — circa 1944. MAJ GEN Gilbert Toropo

Working towards Talisman Sabre 25 ...

Major General Gould and an Australian delegation recently met with Japanese Joint Staff in a visit to Japan. This was the first time Special Operations Commander Australia and Commander Japan Joint Staff General Yoshida had met in person to discuss military-to-military relations

Exercise Dusk Leopard ... conducted with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces as part of the SOCOMD's international training continuum.

Special Operations Command dropping in on the Australian International Airshow 2025 ...

Work-ups for Talisman Sabre 25 during Exercise Olgeta Warrior. TS25 will be the first time the PNGDF will host ADF forces in PNG 💪

SOF Week in Tampa about to kick off … USSOCOM

Special Operations Command soldiers assist integrate experimental technologies into service during Project Convergence Capstone 5 in the United States.