An Air Force graduate sits with his Navy commander father in front of an aircraft.
05 May 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Aircraftman's graduation forms family trifecta

Navy Commander Ben Crowther reviews his son’s Air Force graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A bearded man in Navy uniform stands outdoors with water in the background.
05 May 2026
Navy
News

A sailor returns home for Anzac Day

A Navy sailor marks Anzac Day by marching at home in Melbourne after years at sea.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Australian Defence Force members gather in a square as part of Anzac Day ceremonies in Darwin.
05 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Large crowds gather for Anzac Day in Top End

Australian Defence Force personnel participate in Anzac Day ceremonies in the Northern Territory.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Three men in blue judo gi stand side by side watching a match, with sparsely filled bleachers behind them.
04 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF stands tall at judo comp

ADF judoka test themselves at the Oceania Police and Military Judo Teams Championships in Melbourne.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Navy personnel stand on a ship deck at sea.
04 May 2026
Navy
News

A delicate dance in the deep

HMAS Toowoomba stokers share the intricacies of a replenishment at sea with partner-nation ships.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Australian Defence member speaks to an audience and to two others seated on stage.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Experts address hybrid warfare

A symposium examines Russian disinformation and lessons from Ukraine for the ADF.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Two warships sailing close together at sea.
01 May 2026
Navy
News

Australia, Malaysia reinforce regional security

The Australian and Malaysian navies complete a joint maritime training exercise off Western Australia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Princess Anne stands next to military brass at a service at Hyde Park Corner London.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Thousands pay respects on Anzac Day in UK

Anzac Day services in London draw thousands of people to honour the fallen and those who continue to serve.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A Navy and Airforce team member runs the football at Army defenders in a rubgy match on Anzac Day.
01 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Anzac Day brings out top rugby talent

ADF Rugby League players take to the field ahead of the St George Dragons and Sydney Roosters clash on Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A woman in a white uniform shakes hands with a man in a forest green uniform on a ship’s deck, with the Australian White Ensign flying behind her.
30 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Sharing success in the South China Sea

HMAS Toowoomba hosts regional partners in Vietnam, celebrating growing Australia-Vietnam defence cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A shorter Navy member and a taller one stand back to back with their arms crossed, on the deck of a ship.
29 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Aussies learn the lay of the land at sea

Sailors spend time on board Japanese Ship Kumano to gain familiarity with Australia's incoming frigates.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
An Australian navy ship in the foreground and a Malaysian ship in the background sailing during an excercice
29 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Strengthening Australian and Malaysian naval ties

The Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy train together during a bilateral training exercise.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training