Philippines Naval Vessel BRP Diego Silang follows HMAS Toowoomba while they conduct officer of the watch manoeuvres during a Maritime Cooperative Activity off the west coast of Luzon.
20 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Shaping up in the South China Sea

Three partner nations sail and fly in formation off the west coast of the Philippine island of Luzon.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A pipe and drum band marches on the grass field of a stadium.
20 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tattoo brings pageantry to Brisbane

The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo brings international performers to Brisbane for its 75th anniversary.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Two military personnel stand with two Chinese dragon dancers.
20 Feb 2026
Navy
News

New year, new parliament in the NT

HMAS Coonawarra members ring in the new year with Chinese dragons and Northern Territory Parliament sittings.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
A team of athletes at an event.
19 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Toads and whistles

Referees and players from the ADF Touch Association were leaps and bounds ahead at the Bundaberg Cup.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Sailors in fatigues stand on a ship’s deck listening to a man in fatigues speaking.
19 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Training brings navies together

Australian and Philippine Navy personnel share skills in Subic Bay to strengthen cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A young couple and child stand on board a ship.
19 Feb 2026
Navy
News

HMAS Stalwart opens to community

The 188th Royal Hobart Regatta was the perfect chance for locals to learn about life at sea on HMAS Stalwart.

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
Two men work on equipment inside a white laboratory room viewed through a window of a heavy metal door.
18 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Safer, stronger batteries power Australia’s defence

Defence scientists develop safer, higher-performance battery technologies to strengthen Australia’s future capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Personnel pass packages between each other.
18 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Creating a self-sufficient city at sea

Navy’s maritime logistics department worked hard to prepare and supply HMAS Toowoomba for a regional presence deployment.

Operations & missions | People & service
Two women and a man stand before a body of water with green swimming caps.
18 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Stalwart sailors shine at regatta

As the flagship, HMAS Stalwart and her sailors were the heart of the celebration for the 188th Royal Hobart Regatta.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Four men in tuxedos with three awards between them.
18 Feb 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Aussies come up aces in UK flight testing

ADF officers graduate from the prestigious and difficult Empire Test Pilots’ School in the United Kingdom.

Awards & recognition | Exercises & training
A person wearing a welding mask welds inside a ship.
18 Feb 2026
Navy
News

The trade that keeps ships going

Marine technicians keep Navy ships ready by maintaining the systems that protect and support every mission.

Capability & technology | People & service
Sailors standing beneath a 5-inch gun on the deck of the ship, some with ammunition held in their hands.
18 Feb 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