A group of New Zealand Defence personnel stand and look up at a ship from a dock.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Crossing the ditch to boost bonds

Reservists from Australia and New Zealand go on exchange to strengthen capability.

Alliances & relationships
Five people in a small inflatable boat beside a large T-shaped metal frame.
02 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Bilateral exercise boosts readiness

The Australian and Philippine navies strengthen maritime cooperation through Exercise Lumbas.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman and man squat down in sand at the water's edge with a toddler standing between them.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Centralised support for veterans and their families

The Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency is launched, marking an important step for the veteran community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two Navy officers shake hands as they hand over responsibility for HMAS Sydney
02 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Handing over the weight of command

Command of HMAS Sydney is handed over after the ship arrives in Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Exercises & training | People & service
A man standing on a beach with his arms crossed.
01 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Djabugay officer drives deadly change

Ahead of NAIDOC Week, a Navy lieutenant discusses the theme '50 Years of Deadly' and his work in an Indigenous advisory role.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man in a blue sports shirt kicking a soccer ball on an indoor court as a man in a red sports shirt tries to block him.
01 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence futsal makes a comeback

Defence futsal returns after 11 years, with Army claiming the men’s and women’s titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
People walking near a helicopter on the deck of a ship.
01 Jul 2026
Navy
News

All aboard HMAS Sydney

Thousands tour HMAS Sydney during the world’s largest international maritime exercise.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Two naval ships sailing out of port, with people visible on the deck of the leading ship.
26 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Minehunter crews eager to help

Royal Australian Navy ships survey explosive war remnants in Tuvalu to support future disposal planning.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Two people stand on a beach as a drone flies overhead.
26 Jun 2026
Navy, Army
News

Beach survey teams assess new tech

Defence scientists test new sensors to improve how Army operates in coastal environments.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Two Navy officers sit on the forecastle of a ship and enjoy a laugh.
26 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Destined mates render the Pacific safe

Two Navy lieutenants who have served in the same ships since 2019 meet again on Operation Render Safe.

Operations & missions | People & service
An Australian soccer player has his arms in the air after scoring a goal.
26 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Parental pride and Navy values behind a Socceroo

Navy's Warrant Officer Grant Metcalfe watches his son Connor step onto the world stage for the Socceroos.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Sailors standing beneath a 5-inch gun on the deck of the ship, some with ammunition held in their hands.
26 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Regional presence deployments continue in 2026

Australia continues its regional engagement through the 2026 regional presence deployment program.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions