Defence personnel and civilians stand with horses in a large stable area.
17 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Horsing around in the NT for charity

ADF members on operation in Darwin volunteer with Riding for the Disabled Top End.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
People in high-visibility vests transferring packages from the back of an aircraft onto a trailer on an airport tarmac.
17 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF supports Solomon Islands after Cyclone Maila

The ADF provides humanitarian assistance to Solomon Islands communities after Tropical Cyclone Maila.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
Three people in uniform stand on the forecastle of a ship beneath the 5-inch gun with their arms crossed in front of them.
17 Apr 2026
Navy
News

A century of service in the Indo-Pacific

Senior Royal Australian Navy officers reflect on decades of service and their confidence in the next generation.

Operations & missions | People & service
Two military men present an award.
17 Apr 2026
Navy
News

The gold standard in missile readiness

A warrant officer is awarded for bringing US missile knowledge back to Australian shores and training others.

Awards & recognition | Capability & technology
Locals look toward a Navy ship which is sitting next to a port.
16 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Navy ship adds weight to celebrations

HMAS Warramunga wraps up her regional presence deployment at an open day in Albany, WA.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A man in uniform holding a large camera.
16 Apr 2026
Navy
News

A lens across navies

An experienced naval photographer brings a global perspective to service with the Royal Australian Navy.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A ship fires a missile.
15 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence prepares for new National Defence Strategy

Chief of the Defence Force highlights the ADF’s achievements leading up to the 2026 National Defence Strategy announcement.

Capability & technology | People & service
A large group of uniformed people stand on grass near water, with Navy vessels docked on the opposite shore.
15 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Triservice team strengthens border security

A triservice transit security team deploys at sea to support maritime border protection operations.

Operations & missions | People & service
Four adults stand side by side in a wet caravan park, with one adult holding a small child.
15 Apr 2026
Navy
News

From flood relief to friendship

A flood relief deployment develops into a lasting Christmas-time bond for a leading seaman.

Community engagement | People & service
A group of people stand side by side in front of a large building decorated with red flags and Vietnamese writing.
15 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Reciprocal naval visits deepen ties

Australia and Vietnam conduct reciprocal naval port visits for the first time, strengthening defence cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A black uncrewed underwater vehicle sits on a wooden surface in front of a shipping container.
14 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Navy names autonomous systems unit

Navy names a new unit to accelerate the development and use of maritime uncrewed systems.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Grey smoke rises from a ship’s 5 inch gun as a projectile travels through the air over open sea.
14 Apr 2026
Navy
News

‘Feeding the beast’ at sea

HMAS Toowoomba conducts live-fire training to maintain readiness during her regional presence deployment.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions