Navy news

Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson, inspects the guard during the commissioning of HMAS Arafura at Fremantle, Western Australia.
01 Jul 2025
Navy
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Arafura adds capability to Navy fleet

New offshore patrol vessels improve Defence’s ability in maritime patrol, response and constabulary missions.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Cyber operators attend Australia’s first Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) Forum.
01 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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International cyber forum a milestone for Defence

Holding the event locally allowed more Defence personnel to benefit from training and capability development.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Group shot of military and civilian personnel in front of a building in Washington.
30 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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NATO urges civil-military health alliance

Partners acknowledge the need to work with civilian colleagues in an integrated national network.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Commander Space Command, Major General Gregory Novak, addresses the Combined Space Operations Initiative Policy and Legal Working Group in Canberra.
30 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Global partners shape access to space

A meeting strengthens the mutual understanding of strategic communications, barriers and information sharing.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Sapper Charlize Lloyd-Phillips, member of the Australian Defence Force Women's Rugby League team.
30 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Rugby league from Roosters to international stage

Late convert earns representative honours for Defence in two full-contact codes.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
A Royal Navy sailor is greeted with a hug on board an Australian ship
30 Jun 2025
Navy
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HMAS Sydney's three-month journey through the region

HMAS Sydney celebrates its fifth anniversary while training with partner nations in the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Participants of the three week Apprentice Network Technician 'Train the Trainer' session at the Navy Training Systems Centre - Randwick.
27 Jun 2025
Navy
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Aegis training moves on shore

Navy reaches a significant milestone in sovereign training capabilities.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership
Commander Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025, Brigadier Jennifer Harris, addressed Vietnamese People's Army engineers on the fourth and final day of mental health training in Hanoi.
26 Jun 2025
Navy, Army
News

Hard-won lessons on military mental health

Brigadier shares a personal message on resilience with Vietnamese engineers bound for Africa UN mission.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Royal Australian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy Clearance Diving Teams onboard HMAS Canberra during a transit to Wellington, New Zealand.
25 Jun 2025
Navy
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Anzac forces take a deep dive

Australian and New Zealand Navy clearance diving teams link up to share skills in Wellington.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The Captain of the PNGRL Women's XIII, Belinda Gawasaman, with the captain of the ADF Women’s Rugby League team, Corporal Lowana McDougall, at Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby for the invitational match.
25 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Deepening ties through rugby league

Tour celebrates bonds between PNG and Australia and the shared commitment to women in sports.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Joel Bulley trades patches with Sub-Lieutenant Walkie Wang during a visit to New Zealand Defence Force 6 Squadron in Auckland.
24 Jun 2025
Navy
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Anzac aviators shore up integration

Aviation personnel share knowledge about Australia’s MH-60R Romeo helicopters and New Zealand’s NH90.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Air Force aviators Leading Aircraftman Jacob McNee, left, and Corporal Luke Corkery on board HMAS Canberra.
24 Jun 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Taking wings to the waves

Exchange program for aviators and sailors enhances interoperability, interchangeability and coordination.

Operations & missions | People & service