One of the teams drive their mini remotely operated submarine whilst being assessed by Royal Australian Navy judges, during the WA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition held at HMAS Stirling. Photos: Able Seaman Zac Dingle
21 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Students test in-depth knowledge at HMAS Stirling

Model submarines and remotely operated vehicles were put to the test when WA students gathered aboard HMAS Stirling for a STEM competition.

Community engagement
Defence Chief of Joint Capabilities Lieutenant General Susan Coyle addresses the annual Military Communications and Information Systems Conference in Canberra.
20 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
Editorial

Partnering with industry at the wider frontiers

Space and cyber were at the forefront of Defence's engagement in the annual Military Communications and Information Systems Conference.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
The new Defence Space Safety Regulator will release inaugural satellite safety regulations in 2025.
20 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence sets sights on space safety

The new Defence Space Safety Regulator aims to make space safer in 2025.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Sailors and officers participate in the inaugural HMAS Stirling Fit Games at Fleet Base West in Western Australia. Photo: Able Seaman Connor Morrison
20 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Sailors battle it out in inaugural Fit Games

HMAS Stirling members bring the energy in hopes to be crowned ‘Stirling’s fittest’.

Sports, health & wellbeing
An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams fires while working side-by-side Indonesian National Armed Forces Leopard 2 tanks during a combined joint live-fire practice on Exercise Keris Woomera 2024 in East Java, Indonesia.
19 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Explosive end to combined activity

Exercise Keris Woomera has come to a successful conclusion in East Java, Indonesia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army Lance Corporal Andrew Sommerville strikes the ball during the ADF Cricket National Interservice Carnival in Richmond, NSW.
19 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cricketers hit it out of the park

Teams battle it out at this year’s ADF Cricket National Interservice Carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing
HMAS Choules arrives at Port Vila, Vanuatu, for a port visit.
18 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Choules' South Pacific port of call

HMAS Choules recently made a short port visit to Port Vila, Vanuatu, to re-connect with long-standing partners.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Seaman Scott Fairman guides a child through a ship-based virtual reality activity during the Hastings Fire Brigade family day. Photos: Acting Sub-Lieutenant Jonathan Rendell
18 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Cerberus sails in for firefighter family day

HMAS Cerberus personnel recently teamed up with the Hastings Fire Brigade and connected with hundreds of locals.

Community engagement
Australian Army soldiers and Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel celebrate the 79th anniversary of the Indonesian Marine Corps during Exercise Keris Woomera 2024.
15 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

An anniversary to remember

November 15 marks the 79th anniversary of the establishment of the Marine Corps of the Republic of Indonesia.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
RAAF Group Captain Lesley Carney and General Seng Vanthy from the Royal Cambodian Navy greet each other during Indo-Pacific Endeavour.
15 Nov 2024
Navy
News

Diver knowledge exchanged

ADF personnel share valuable diving skills with the Royal Cambodian Navy in Phnom Penh.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army football player Private Jake Cottam celebrates after scoring the Championship clinching goal versus Navy at the ADF Football Federation National Championships.
15 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Football comes back home to Army

Army reclaims its crown at the ADF Football Federation National Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
The ADF Women's Netball Masters team recently competed at the Pan Pacific Masters Games held on the Gold Coast.
15 Nov 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Talent and teamwork on the court

The ADF women's netball masters team showcases talent and teamwork at the Pan-Pacific Masters Games.

Sports, health & wellbeing