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Personnel pass packages between each other.
18 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Creating a self-sufficient city at sea

Navy’s maritime logistics department worked hard to prepare and supply HMAS Toowoomba for a regional presence deployment.

Operations & missions | People & service
A Papua New Guinean officer in a dark green uniform stands for a photo in front of an Australian flag.
19 Feb 2026
Army
News

The importance of leading by example

Army's 3rd Brigade deputy commander reflects on his brigade’s mission and being a role model.

People & service
A team of athletes at an event.
19 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Toads and whistles

Referees and players from the ADF Touch Association were leaps and bounds ahead at the Bundaberg Cup.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Sailors in fatigues stand on a ship’s deck listening to a man in fatigues speaking.
19 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Training brings navies together

Australian and Philippine Navy personnel share skills in Subic Bay to strengthen cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A young couple and child stand on board a ship.
19 Feb 2026
Navy
News

HMAS Stalwart opens to community

The 188th Royal Hobart Regatta was the perfect chance for locals to learn about life at sea on HMAS Stalwart.

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
Two men work on equipment inside a white laboratory room viewed through a window of a heavy metal door.
18 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Safer, stronger batteries power Australia’s defence

Defence scientists develop safer, higher-performance battery technologies to strengthen Australia’s future capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
A young boy in Army uniform, flanked by his brother and father, holds an award and certificate.
18 Feb 2026
Army
News

Gold commendation for cadet’s act of bravery

Army Cadet Austin Appelbee is recognised for his heroic swim to shore to raise help for his family at sea.

Awards & recognition | People & service

Media releases

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

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