Chief of Defence Force Admiral David Johnston speaks with Lieutenant Commander Jason Burford and his parents during an award ceremony for the Australian Operational Service Medal - Indo-Pacific at HMAS Harman.
17 Jul 2025
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Medal honours operational service in Indo-Pacific

Recognition for more than 15,000 ADF personnel who have contributed to operations across the region since 2005.

Awards & recognition | Operations & missions
Lieutenant Ruslan Pnevski checks to make sure he hasn't forgotten anything before descending to the wreck of SS Nemesis off the coast of New South Wales.
17 Jul 2025
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Navy diver breaks own record in search of wreck

The dive team is the first in 120 years to set eyes on a sunken coal hauler off Wollongong, NSW.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Commander Australian Defence College, Rear Admiral James Lybrand, former First Assistant Secretary Defence Performance Task Force, Teresa Blair, Chief of Personnel, Lieutenant General Natasha Fox, AO, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, and Commandant Australian War College Brigadier Lara Troy at the AWC alumni function.
17 Jul 2025
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Alumni celebrate war college

The college's network of professionals continues to influence Defence and national security, and shape leadership.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Navy Indigenous Adviser, Commander Michael Henry, and Commanding Officer HMAS Harman, Commander Dean Thompson, unveil and hang a print of Caina Putut, Ilya, Wartanganha by Chern'ee Sutton at a NAIDOC Week event.
16 Jul 2025
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Buckingham Palace to HMAS Harman

An Indigenous artist featured in the royal collection has a print unveiled at a Navy base.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Leading Seaman Gabriella Angela-Mendoz and Leading Seaman Paul Adams, of the Royal Navy, cross-deck on to HMAS Sydney.
16 Jul 2025
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Sydney joins UK Carrier Strike Group in home waters

HMS Prince of Wales makes history as the first Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier to visit an Australian port.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Unveiling of a commemorative artwork at Sikorsky Australia's Nowra facility mark the 50,000-flying hours and 10-years of service achieved for Australia’s MH-60R Romeo.
15 Jul 2025
Navy
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MH-60R Romeo passes 50,000 flying hours

Aircrew, maintainers and other personnel have contribute to the platform’s success since its introduction in 2013.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Royal Australian Navy cyber warfare specialists, shown monitoring a software disruption during Exercise Blue Spectrum, could be bolstered by the Cyber Reserve Concept.
15 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
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Review to modernise reserve force

Recommendations support an integrated, focused force prepared to meet evolving strategic challenges.

Capability & technology | People & service
Commander United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, Royal Navy Commodore James Blackmore is welcomed on board HMAS Sydney.
14 Jul 2025
Navy
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HMAS Sydney hosts Carrier Strike Group Commodore

Commander's visit presents the opportunity to strengthen a longstanding relationship with the Royal Navy.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Lady Lynne Cosgrove examines regalia at Spear of Fame in 2017 during an official visit with her husband, then Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove.
14 Jul 2025
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Tradition in every stitch

A 'sovereign capability' sets the pace with ceremonial regalia for the ADF and others.

Ceremonies & events | Industry & partnership
A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 aircraft lands on the flight deck of HMAS Canberra off the coast of Queensland. Photos: Leading Seaman Connor Morrison
11 Jul 2025
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Canberra's crew tested for Talisman Sabre

HMAS Canberra personnel lock in for 10 days to ensure they are ready, capable and fit to fight.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant James Evans avoids the opposition during the NAIDOC Cup held in Canberra.
11 Jul 2025
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ADF takes touch crown from Defence civilians

Mate-on-mate struggle as Defence teams contest NAIDOC Week sporting showdown.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Physical training instructor Chief Petty Officer Christopher Vale, left, with Chifley College student Tuqiri Donnelly on the deck of HMAS Canberra during a visit to Fleet Base East in Sydney.
10 Jul 2025
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Navy partnership energises next generation

Support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders boosts Reconciliation Action Plan and Closing the Gap.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement