Navy news

: Four smiling people wearing formal military uniforms behind a table, standing in between the Malaysian and Australian flags.
02 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia, Malaysia sign ‘sister college’ agreement

Australia and Malaysia strengthen defence ties through 'sister college' agreement.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
An aviator from the Air Force biathlon team fires his rifle during Exercise Coolshot.
02 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Air Force ices victory in Exercise Coolshot

Aviators battle soldiers, sailors and the Brits in Nordic skiing and biathlon at Mt Hotham.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Three rowers line up with a Navy officer on the wharf at Cairns, with an ocean rowing boat moored in the background.
02 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Navy welcomes fellow mariners to Australia

Australian Defence Vessel Cape Peron escorts Scottish rowing brothers into Cairns.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Cyber analysts test defensive systems in a room with banks of computers.
01 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber kits keep allies in the hunt

ADF cyber specialists join United States and New Zealand counterparts to test new defensive cyber mission systems.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Commodore Andrew Macalister, Brigadier Toni Bushby, Commodore Kate Tindall and Air Commodore Michael Durant at the launch of the 2025 Defence Blood Drive in Canberra.
01 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence launches 2025 Blood Drive

The Defence Blood Drive, the longest-running blood drive in Australia, is running until December 8.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A naval officer stands between his parents before a sailing ship in harbour.
29 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Training Ship Esmeralda unites navies and friends

Chile's 'White Lady' represents 80-year bond between navies and a shared experience for two Australian colleagues.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A large object is being lifted off a Navy ship by a crane on the back of a truck.
29 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Navy’s SATCOM transformation begins

A project to replace Navy’s satellite communications has started HMAS Sydney’s upgrade to the King Cobra system.

Capability & technology
An Australian rugby player in gold jersey runs towards a French defender in white.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF women tackle global rugby powers

Elite teams from Australia, Fiji, France, Tonga, Zambia and the UK participate in a contest of skill, strategy and camaraderie.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian soldiers walk through knee-high grass as purple smoke billows behind them, shrouding the soldiers still arriving on the beach.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Aussie and Filipino troops hit the beach at San Vicente

Exercise Alon 25 has allowed Australia and the Philippines to strengthen regional warfighting capabilities.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A member of public tries on a bomb disposal suit at ADFA Open Day.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADFA open day 2025 the biggest yet

An estimated 20,000 people visited the academy's annual showcase, with more than 85 displays and interactive exhibits.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
An ADF hockey player in blue plays the ball against a WA players in black and gold.
28 Aug 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence hockey stars earn green-and-gold

Five ADF players and three staff are selected for national honours after state-versus-state tournament in Rockhampton.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
A group of approximately 15 people stand in front of a van covered in predominantly blue vinyl wrap and featuring the words 'Fly Navy'.
27 Aug 2025
Navy
News

Navy’s NAPS hits the road with new-look van

Navy's customised van is hitting the road to inspire the next generation of aviators.

Community engagement | People & service