People in brown uniforms travelling on a rigid-hull inflatable boat through a wavy sea.
21 May 2026
Navy
News

Boarding teams sharpen skills at sea

Australian and Canadian naval boarding teams train together to strengthen maritime security skills at sea.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in formal Navy uniform stands to attention holding a sword, with a group of Navy personnel standing in uniform positions behind him.
21 May 2026
Navy
News

HMAS Stirling achieves historic double

For the first time, a single base establishment wins the Governor’s Cup and the Duke of Gloucester Cup in the same year.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Three people in Navy uniform on an inflatable boat in the water lifting out a yellow underwater vehicle.
21 May 2026
Navy
News

Sailors apply creativity to undersea capability

The Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit integrates capabilities and tests emerging technologies during a force generation activity.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Three military men stand together outside.
21 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Those who give to see others grow

Senior Defence personnel recognise the time and effort ADF cadet program volunteers give to the next generation.

Awards & recognition | Community engagement
A group of about 50 people in casual clothing standing outside on the grass in front of a brick building and trees.
20 May 2026
Navy
News

Navy voices drive inclusion

A Navy summit brings diversity groups together to share lived experience and shape future priorities.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Two people in camouflage uniforms and caps wave from behind a railing toward a nearby ship.
20 May 2026
Navy
News

Middle powers unite at sea

Australia and Canada conduct joint naval operations to strengthen cooperation and regional maritime security.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A man and woman walk down an outdoor wedding aisle in formal wear.
20 May 2026
Navy
News

Operation Get Alice Home

A Navy member gets the best of both worlds when she coordinates her own wedding while on her first overseas deployment.

People & service
A man in a yellow rash shirt surfing the peak of a wave.
19 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Hangin' 10, eight feet deep

The ADF Surf Riders Association’s interservice surf competition pushes riders to their limits.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A man wearing an apron and flat-top chef’s hat in a commercial kitchen places a skewer into food in a baking tray.
19 May 2026
Navy
News

Chef finds his course at sea

An Ayr local trains to become a fully qualified chef while travelling the world in Navy.

Exercises & training | People & service
Three uniformed people in a small room with red lighting, two seated at computers and one standing, with multiple monitors visible.
18 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Training the future force

Defence partners test artificial intelligence for Air Force training ahead of the ADSTAR summit.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Large computer screens and keyboard in a high tech room.
18 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF mission data keeping pace with threats

Australian Defence Force data technology is giving its warfighters a real-time edge in threatening situations.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
A sailor stands smiling in front of a ship
15 May 2026
Navy
News

Short films make a big impact for the fleet

Chaplain Simon Edds has brought LGBTQIA+ to the big screen across Navy.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing