Two smiling people in military fatigues stand side by side on board a ship.
19 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Friendship rekindled on HMAS Choules visit

A 14-year friendship comes full circle as two officers reunite during Operation Wantaim.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
A man in uniform stands in front of a ship moored to a dock.
19 Sep 2025
Navy
News

PNG a home away from home for two sailors

Two PNG-born members of HMAS Choules contribute to the 50th anniversary of independence celebrations.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A woman in Army uniform giving a speech to an audience on the deck of a ship.
18 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Cooperation and connection in Brunei

Indo-Pacific Endeavour builds Australia-Brunei defence ties through cultural exchange and cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man wearing a New Zealand Navy uniform stands on the forecast of a ship with his arms crossed.
18 Sep 2025
Navy
News

HMAS Ballarat exchange a success

Royal New Zealand Navy Sub-Lieutenant Nate Swinton serves on HMAS Ballarat as part of a two-year exchange.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Three men in Navy uniform standing side by side.
17 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Moreton’s magnificent seven

HMAS Moreton has recognised the exemplary service of several personnel during an awards ceremony.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A person in uniform looks out an aircraft at a ship at sea.
17 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Frigate and flight find their rhythm

HMAS Ballarat sails throughout the Indo-Pacific to conduct training and exercises, engaging with regional navies.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A night-time party held under a marquee on the deck of a ship, illuminated by bright lights.
17 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Diplomacy and tradition shine at official reception

HMAS Choules hosts an official reception for Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence celebrations.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Two soldiers and a Navy technician work on deck to produce clean water.
17 Sep 2025
Navy, Army
News

Making history with dockside water purification

HMAS Choules conducts water purification on board while alongside in PNG during its anniversary of independence.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
A woman in uniform with a knife in a commercial kitchen.
16 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Chef steps up to the plate

A Royal Australian Navy sailor has been selected for an international military culinary competition in New Zealand.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Five cyclists standing with their bikes in front of two aircraft.
15 Sep 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Building resilience, discipline and friendships

ADF Cycling attends the 6 Squadron family day, promoting the ADF Cycling Community and ADF Cycling Carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A nurse preparing getting a patient ready to donate blood.
15 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Donating the Harman way

Navy may have been pipped by Army in last year’s blood drive, but it is off to a strong start in 2025.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Navy firefighters deploy hoses on the deck of a land helicopter dock ship.
15 Sep 2025
Navy
News

Ship-to-shore fire and rescue training

Navy crews host civilian firefighters to develop capability in firefighting, vehicle extraction and casualty care.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership