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Grey stone headstone with a detailed plaque featuring a carved ship, a crest and a portrait, with three small flags placed above it.
10 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Honouring an Antarctic pioneer

Unmarked for half a century, Captain John King Davis’ grave is rededicated by Navy to honour his Antarctic legacy.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Defence personnel march in a group past a colourful building on a Sydney street.
10 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Celebrating a champion who turned the tide

Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer marches in uniform in the Sydney 2026 Mardi Gras parade one last time.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man in uniform stands behind a podium on a stage with four people seated nearby and a large screen above them.
10 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Navies meet to strengthen ties

An international maritime seminar in India brings partner navies together to enhance regional maritime cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two men celebrate while aboard a boat.
10 Mar 2026
Air Force
News

Crossing oceans for those in need

Two personnel navigate the rough Pacific waters in their yacht to give back to those in Air Force who need it most.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service

Media releases

Media release
10 Mar 2026

Australian Defence Force strengthens space and cyber capabilities with allies and partners

Statement
06 Mar 2026

Statement on unsafe and unprofessional interaction with People’s Liberation Army–Navy

Media release
01 Mar 2026

Australian Navy and Army celebrate 125 years of service

Media release
28 Feb 2026

‘Our service, our pride’: Defence celebrates another year of inclusion and pride at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Media release
27 Feb 2026

Completion of Evolved Cape Class Fleet strengthens Navy capability

Statement
27 Feb 2026

Air Force Poseidons return from the Philippines

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