Five people lean back while pulling on a rope on an outdoor sports court, with white chairs and a fence behind them.
02 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Pulling in the same direction

Crews face off in a friendly tug-of-war tournament at HMAS Kuttabul during Exercise Kakadu.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
A small group of Navy cadets in whites stand facing the camera.
02 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Cadets sail into the history books

Australian Navy Cadets and Navy Cadet staff get 'hands-on' during Exercise Kakadu's Fleet Review.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A woman in Navy camouflage holds bagpipes on the bow of a ship, facing a shoreline, seen from behind.
02 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Piper continues ‘Tartan Terror’ tradition

A naval bagpiper leads HMAS Stuart into Sydney Harbour during the Kakadu Fleet Review.

Exercises & training | People & service
Two soldiers stand in the bush shaking hands, one with a hand on the other’s shoulder, with other soldiers visible in the background.
02 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence's long-term plan for First Nations support

Defence releases the Defence First Nations Commitment to strengthen outcomes with First Nations peoples.

Community engagement | People & service
Sailors standing beneath a 5-inch gun on the deck of the ship, some with ammunition held in their hands.
02 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Regional presence deployments continue in 2026

Australia continues its regional engagement through the 2026 regional presence deployment program.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
People in colourful and traditional costumes perform dance routines to a crowd.
01 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Diverse cultures chart common course

International shipmates join Navy's Indigenous Performance Group at HMAS Kuttabul's cultural hub.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman talks from a lecturn.
01 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Numbers stack up in Defence

Maths proves its usefulness in all areas of Defence, particularly in modelling hazards in different weather conditions.

Capability & technology
Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro at the opening of the Common User Facility at the University of Tasmania’s Australian Maritime College in Launceston. Photo: Kaushik Rajarathnam
01 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Research facility opens to support naval capability

A new facility in Tasmania brings Defence, industry and academia together on maritime research.

Alliances & relationships | Industry & partnership
The Ship's Company of HMAS Canberra line the upper decks, followed by JS Kumano, FNS Auguste Benebig, HMAS Brisbane and Guardian-class Patrol Boat HMPNGS Francis Agwi as they sail past Bradley's Head for the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review.
01 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Kakadu makes history in the harbour

Vessels from 19 nations sailed into Sydney Harbour, commemorating 125 years since the foundation of Australia’s Navy.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A group people wearing exercise gear run on a grass track.
01 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Community and ADF spirit on display

ADF personnel join Mosman locals for HMAS Penguin's Run Swim Run fitness challenge.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Three men stand in front of a naval memorial, with one holding a document, and Sydney Harbour in the background.
01 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Memorial’s enduring significance recognised

Navy memorials at Bradleys Head have been declared a Military Memorial of National Significance.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A Tongan student in uniform runs with the ball as others look on and give chase.
31 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Harnessing the power of sport

Defence personnel deliver accredited sports coaching courses in Tonga through the ADF International Sport Program.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing