From left, Leading Seaman Sevanna Tansey, Vanuatu Police Maritime Senior Inspector and Executive Officer Gary Aru and Able Seaman Sean Davies stand by the well deck of HMAS Canberra during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
17 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Vanuatu Policeman ready for landing

A member of the Vanuatu Police Force took the opportunity to join HMAS Canberra for training with the ship’s landing craft.

Alliances & relationships
Ships sail in formation during the exercise.
17 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Exercise fuels excitement for first timers

Six nations came together to exercise coordination of ships and aircraft in the maritime domain.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
The graduates of the third and fourth intakes of the Defence Industry Pathways Program at their graduation event on March 8.
16 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Pipeline of skills for industry partners

It is not just the recent graduates of the Defence Industry Pathways Program who are reaping the benefits.

Industry & partnership
The new Australian Naval Adviser to London Captain Adrian Capner, right, with the previous adviser Captain Paul Mandziy at BAE Systems global combat ship facility in Glasgow, Scotland.
16 Mar 2023
Navy
News

UK relationship in safe hands

Australia’s new naval adviser has returned to the UK 24 years after being posted there as part of an exchange program.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Greg Willie, co-leader of logistics and procurement under the National Health Emergency Operation Committee and Lieutenant Donna Miller organise goods and cargo on board HMAS Canberra in support of Operation Vanuatu Assist. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
16 Mar 2023
Navy
News

ADF delivers vital medical supplies

The ADF are supporting the Vanuatu Ministry of Health with delivering vital medical supplies to Vanuatu’s southern Tafea Province.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
HMAS Perth III crew gathered on the flight deck to commemorate the losses of Perth I and USS Houston in 1942. Photo courtesy HMAS Perth III
16 Mar 2023
Navy
Editorial

Pausing to remember in the Sunda Strait

HMAS Perth III, pays homage to sailors from HMAS Perth I and USS Houston who fought in the Battle of Sunda Strait, 81 years ago.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Chaplain Simon Edds meditates in the Spirit House at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney. Photos: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
15 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Chaplain's star-studded journey to Buddhism

From featuring in blockbuster movies to becoming the first Buddhist chaplain in the ADF, Chaplain Simon Edds has lived a remarkable life.

People & service
Training Authority – Maritime Logistics and Health trainees, staff and instructors gathered at HMAS Cerberus for International Women's Day.
15 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Open minds empower change

HMAS Cerberus personnel had some thought-provoking conversations on International Women’s Day.

People & service
Commanding Officer HMAS Canberra Captain Jace Hutchison speaks with Vanuatu media on board HMAS Canberra during Operation Vanuatu Assist. Photo: Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall
15 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Officer surprises with Pacific family ties

Vanuatu media outlets got a pleasant surprise when Captain Jace Hutchison greeted them in their local language.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, The Honourable Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau Ma’aukora, centre, signs the welcome book during a tour of HMAS Canberra. Photo: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
15 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Vanuatu PM visits HMAS Canberra

The Prime Minister of Vanuatu toured HMAS Canberra after the ship’s arrival in Port Vila.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
The fifth evolved Cape class patrol boat, the future ADV Cape Woolamai, after being launched at Henderson, WA. Photo: courtesy of Austal.
15 Mar 2023
Navy
News

New patrol boat strengthens border protection

Defence’s fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat has been launched in WA, enhancing Australia's border protection capability.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Duncan and Hudson Mennitz present the ensign from HMAS Arunta I to Commanding Officer HMAS Arunta II Commander Jason McBain. Photo: Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan
10 Mar 2023
Navy
News

A piece of history returned home

HMAS Arunta II received an unusual gift when the HMAS Arunta I white ensign was presented to the ship in Tasmania.

Commemoration & history