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People in colourful and traditional costumes perform dance routines to a crowd.
01 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Diverse cultures chart common course

International shipmates join Navy's Indigenous Performance Group at HMAS Kuttabul's cultural hub.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman talks from a lecturn.
01 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Numbers stack up in Defence

Maths proves its usefulness in all areas of Defence, particularly in modelling hazards in different weather conditions.

Capability & technology
Four men in camouflage uniforms stand in a line in a field, gripping the collars of their uniforms.
01 Apr 2026
Army
News

Future sappers sharpen skills

Army combat engineering trainees develop core skills during live training at the School of Military Engineering.

Exercises & training | People & service
The Ship's Company of HMAS Canberra line the upper decks, followed by JS Kumano, FNS Auguste Benebig, HMAS Brisbane and Guardian-class Patrol Boat HMPNGS Francis Agwi as they sail past Bradley's Head for the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review.
01 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Kakadu makes history in the harbour

Vessels from 19 nations sailed into Sydney Harbour, commemorating 125 years since the foundation of Australia’s Navy.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events

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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