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Philippines Naval Vessel BRP Diego Silang follows HMAS Toowoomba while they conduct officer of the watch manoeuvres during a Maritime Cooperative Activity off the west coast of Luzon.
20 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Shaping up in the South China Sea

Three partner nations sail and fly in formation off the west coast of the Philippine island of Luzon.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A pipe and drum band marches on the grass field of a stadium.
20 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tattoo brings pageantry to Brisbane

The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo brings international performers to Brisbane for its 75th anniversary.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Two military personnel stand with two Chinese dragon dancers.
20 Feb 2026
Navy
News

New year, new parliament in the NT

HMAS Coonawarra members ring in the new year with Chinese dragons and Northern Territory Parliament sittings.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A group of men in suits and military uniform listen to a speaker at a booth in a large convention hall.
20 Feb 2026
Air Force
News

Australian capability on show in Singapore

Team Defence Australia helps a record number of companies promote Australian capability in Singapore.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership

Media releases

Media release
21 Feb 2026

Chief of Defence Force welcomes new trainee officers as ADFA marks 40 years

Statement
19 Feb 2026

Australia conducts routine transit through South China Sea

Media release
19 Feb 2026

Defence tests cutting-edge autonomous capabilities during AUKUS Maritime Big Play

Statement
17 Feb 2026

Australia, the Philippines and the United States conduct maritime cooperative activity

Statement
12 Feb 2026

Australia conducts routine transit through South China Sea

Media release
10 Feb 2026

Universities to accelerate energetic materials research and development

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