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Five people lean back while pulling on a rope on an outdoor sports court, with white chairs and a fence behind them.
02 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Pulling in the same direction

Crews face off in a friendly tug-of-war tournament at HMAS Kuttabul during Exercise Kakadu.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
A small group of Navy cadets in whites stand facing the camera.
02 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Cadets sail into the history books

Australian Navy Cadets and Navy Cadet staff get 'hands-on' during Exercise Kakadu's Fleet Review.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A woman in Navy camouflage holds bagpipes on the bow of a ship, facing a shoreline, seen from behind.
02 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Piper continues ‘Tartan Terror’ tradition

A naval bagpiper leads HMAS Stuart into Sydney Harbour during the Kakadu Fleet Review.

Exercises & training | People & service
Portrait of Australian Army soldier Sapper Brodie Tarleton from 3 Troop School of Military Engineering at the Direct Fire Support Weapons range as part of Initial Employment Training at Holsworthy Barracks, Sydney.
02 Apr 2026
Army
News

Engineers learn skills at warfighters’ workshop

Trade transfers and trainees fresh from engineers' recruit training upskill to become newest sappers.

Exercises & training | People & service

Media releases

Speech
31 Mar 2026

Chief of the Defence Force Keynote Address to the ANU National Security College Conference

Media release
30 Mar 2026

New Littoral Manoeuvre Group established in Brisbane

Media release
21 Mar 2026

Historic Fleet Review launches Exercise Kakadu in Sydney Harbour

Statement
18 Mar 2026

Statement on strikes on Al Minhad Air Base

Media release
16 Mar 2026

Exercise Sea Dragon 26 commences in Guam

Media release
13 Mar 2026

Australian Army Open Day

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