Commanding Officer HMAS Gascoyne, Lieutenant Commander Geoff Crane kisses is daughter on the wharf at HMAS Waterhen following his return home after the completion of a successful deployment. Photo: Petty Officer Tom Gibson
29 Nov 2021
Navy
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Surveying Gascoyne’s successful deployment

HMAS Gascoyne has returned home after a successful three-month deployment.

People & service
Rear Admiral Guy Griffiths AO, DSO, DSC, RAN (Ret’d) and Rear Admiral Mark Hammond, AM, RAN lay wreaths during the HMAS Parramatta II memorial service held at Queen's Wharf Reserve, Parramatta. Photo: Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner
28 Nov 2021
Navy
News

Sinking of HMAS Parramatta (II) remembered

Memorial service held in Parramatta on the 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Parramatta II during World War II.

Commemoration & history
Officer of the watch Sub-Lieutenant Emma Bennett with her Mum, Dad and brother during a Family Day on board HMAS Gascoyne.
26 Nov 2021
Navy
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Gascoyne hits the mark with families

HMAS Gascoyne hunted down an opportunity to thank families for their support during a rare port visit to Adelaide.

People & service
Royal Australian Air Force gender adviser Flight Sergeant Dean Maher provides guidance and advice to Sergeant Rebecca Hass on gender in military operations, as part of Exercise Cope North 19, Baker Airfield, Tinian Island. Photo: Sergeant Kirk Peacock
25 Nov 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Gender, peace and security

Gender, Peace and Security Directorate is responsible for Defence’s contribution to Australia’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.

People & service
Deputy Head of the Joint Support Services Division Brigadier Nicole Longley with Gender, Peace and Security Director Captain (RAN) Jennifer Macklin. Photo: Kym Smith
24 Nov 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Reducing gender-based violence

Personnel can learn about Defence’s work in reducing gender-based violence and providing support to victims at a virtual seminar on November 25.

People & service
Naval Association of Australia National President David Manolas, Vice President Lorraine Grey and NSW Section President Keith Grimley hold 'Once Navy, Always Navy' commemorative compact discs featuring the new recording.
19 Nov 2021
Navy
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Naval association gets its own quick march

A RAN Band member has composed a new march as a tribute to the Naval Association of Australia’s centenary year.

People & service
Able Seaman William Candy won an opportunity to tour a sbmarine when he entered the competition in 2019 and has never looked back.
19 Nov 2021
Navy
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Competition a chance to tour a submarine

Time is running out to enter a competition for the change of touring a Collins-class submarine.

People & service
CN VADM Mike Noonan speaks at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra during the official announcement on November 19 to reveal the identity of AB Thomas Welsby Clark. Photo: Leading Aircraftman John Solomon
19 Nov 2021
Navy
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Mystery of HMAS Sydney II sailor solved

Eighty years after HMAS Sydney II sunk off the West Australian coast, the only body recovered from the tragedy has been identified.

People & service
Commander Christopher Doherty presents the painting to the Administrator of Norfolk Island, Eric Hutchinson. Photo: LSIS Sittichai Sakonpoonpol
19 Nov 2021
Navy
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Gift marks last visit to ceremonial home port

The last visit by HMAS Sirius to Norfolk Island – the ship’s ceremonial home port – was particularly significant for the crew and community.

People & service
HMAS Sirius, right, sails past her successor, HMAS Supply, during her last entry to Sydney Harbour. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin
19 Nov 2021
Navy
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Sydney farewells Sirius

Sydney Harbour was alive with Navy activity on November 15 to farewell HMAS Sirius ahead of the ship’s decommissioning in December.

People & service
Superintendent Scott Denny, left, and Major Richard Moyses conduct strategic planning during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Leading Aircraftwoman Jacqueline Forrester
18 Nov 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Artificial intelligence to improve decision-making

Australian researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence can be used to improve military decision-making.

Capability & technology
RMIT researcher Alexander Medvedev examines an additive manufactured ballistic target.
17 Nov 2021
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

The future of ballistic protection is here

Researchers are demonstrating that 3D printing of lightweight titanium could become a viable option for military vehicle armour.

Capability & technology