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Navy personnel in white uniforms stand in formation near a white flag and in front of a building.
05 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Encountering a new chapter

HMAS Encounter welcomes a new commander and a relocation at a ceremonial sunset in South Australia.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Two Navy officers stand side by side outside a 2-storey building, exchanging a nautical telescope and smiling.
05 Dec 2025
Navy
News

New command begins with cyclone challenge

HMAS Coonawarra welcomes a new commanding officer during cyclone preparations.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
An Australian Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter flies through Blacktown, NSW during a training exercise.
05 Dec 2025
Army
News

Urban training takes flight

Black Hawk crews run counter-terrorism training to qualify for the special operations environment.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Air Force women win their last race at the South Australian keelboat regatta
05 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

Air Force women secure keelboat double

Aviators runners-up in both divisions against experienced civilian teams at South Australian regatta.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service

Media releases

Media release
04 Dec 2025

Public urged to stay alert to UXO hazards

Media release
04 Dec 2025

HMAS Ballarat returns after successful Regional Presence Deployment

Media release
04 Dec 2025

Last Armidale class patrol boats farewelled after 20 years of service

Media release
28 Nov 2025

Army's new attack helicopters take to the skies in Townsville

Statement
22 Nov 2025

Australia conducts routine transit through South China Sea

Media release
21 Nov 2025

Fourth person charged over multi-million dollar fraud

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