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Five men stand on a ship’s bridge beneath a large gun, two holding shells with two more shells upright on the deck.
03 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Gun Busters keep Ballarat fit to fight

A small team of weapons specialists keeps HMAS Ballarat’s main gun and ordnance ready for action.

Capability & technology | People & service
A sailor stitches the AUKUS logo using a sewing machine.
02 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Sewing the seeds of seamanship

Crew prove adaptable, agile and versatile during Virginia-class submarine maintenance at HMAS Stirling.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Two men - a father and his adult son - stand in front of a Navy ship tied up at a wharf.
01 Dec 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Family ties on board HMAS Ballarat

After months apart, Able Seaman Oscar Smith and his dad, Corporal Evan Smith, connect during deployment.

Exercises & training | People & service
A Navy officer displays a New York Marathon medal after the race, in Times Square.
01 Dec 2025
Navy
News

On the run around the world

Mental balance drives relentless Air Force long-distance runner as she works towards completing marathons all over the world.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
An ADF officer accompanies a civilian through a Defence building in Canberra.
01 Dec 2025
Air Force
News

A career of purpose in Defence

Change maker contributes to something bigger than self over 47-year career in the Air Force.

Community engagement | People & service
An Army signaller in civilian clothing and sunglasses runs with others.
01 Dec 2025
Army
News

Marathon effort inspired by veteran

Signaller Ben Sedunary runs 42 marathons in 42 days to support veterans and their families.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A Navy officer in uniform stands on the bridge, hands resting on a console, looking ahead.
27 Nov 2025
Navy
News

From hospitality to the high seas

A Navy sub-lieutenant qualifies for US nuclear submarines, opening doors to new skills and adventure.

Exercises & training | People & service
Governor-General Sam Mostyn, Rear Admiral Chris Smith and Commander Ben Weller present the Duke of Gloucester Cup to the crew of HMAS Sydney.
27 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Sydney claims Duke of Gloucester Cup

Ship recognised as Navy unit that displayed the highest level of proficiency in 2024.

Ceremonies & events | People & service