A PNG man in military uniform.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Life-changing phone calls for PNG Army major

Major Daniel Orim reflects on first being accepted into the military to now serving as Deputy Commander Pacific Response Group.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A woman wearing a shirt marked “WA” holds a netball in one hand.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF teams shine at state titles

ADF netball teams deliver strong performances across divisions at the HART NSW State Titles.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
The bow of a Navy ship faces the camera as sailors man the deck on all sides.
16 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Young sailors begin first deployment

Seaman and Able Seaman are among the 240-strong crew of HMAS Sydney participating in a regional presence deployment.

Exercises & training | People & service
A missile in a wind tunnel.
16 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Helping Defence make sense of the future

A new product provides a high-level assessment of emerging technologies and their potential threats, opportunities and impacts.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Defence and policing personnel from various nations stand inside a patrol boat.
15 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Comfort in the Pacific family

A Cook Islands patrol boat commander reflects on service as his crew joins Exercise Marara.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A team of football players in green and orange uniforms tap hands with each other in a line as they run across a football field.
12 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Sport and culture build bonds in the Top End

Navy personnel and locals attend the annual Barunga Festival in the Northern Territory.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Four people sitting on a stage, talking.
12 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Conference highlights strong partnerships

International leaders meet in Perth to discuss Indo-Pacific security and cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A mixed rowing team of eight defence force rowers face the camera and smile after winning their race.
12 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF rowers dig deep at Masters

The Australian Defence Force rowing team wins a swathe of medals at this year's Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in Navy uniform speaks to other uniformed personnel gathered around.
12 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pragmatic approach reaps rewards for logistics leader

Navy Captain Christopher Searle is awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his outstanding service and leadership.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Five guests face the camera wearing masquerade masks.
11 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Navy personnel raise funds for cancer

HMAS Coonawarra personnel attend a Northern Territory masquerade ball and raise $20,000 for cancer research.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Two women wearing caps on board a Navy ship.
10 Jun 2026
Navy
News

From café to patrol boat

A Navy patrol boat crew thanks HMAS Coonawarra’s café team for their support with a sea ride.

Community engagement | People & service
A group of Navy personnel sit at a dining table as they are addressed by one individual.
10 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Crew is one with ship's mission

HMAS Sydney hosts Head of Navy Capability Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes ahead of the ship's next mission.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions