A group of Navy personnel sit at a dining table as they are addressed by one individual.
10 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Crew is one with ship's mission

HMAS Sydney hosts Head of Navy Capability Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes ahead of the ship's next mission.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A woman in a black cap and polo shirt smiles in an interior space, with another woman beside her.
10 Jun 2026
Navy
News

From café to patrol boat

A Navy patrol boat crew thanks HMAS Coonawarra’s café team for their support with a sea ride.

Community engagement | People & service
An Australian Defence Force candidate vying to become a Special Forces Operator or Combat Controller holds the push up position low to the ground in the dark of the night, completing a physical assessment.
10 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selecting the next generation of Special Forces

The newest Special Forces Operators were selected during last month’s Special Forces Selection Course.

Exercises & training
A black and white image of a Navy image specialists sitting next to a tree with her camera tripod
10 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Navy sailor lands dream photography gig

Perseverance and patience pays off for a young creative sailor to pursue her passion for photography in the Navy.

People & service
Several people in uniforms, one wearing a different uniform, stand on a dock in front of a warship.
09 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Legal exchange strengthens navy ties

Australian and Canadian navy legal officers exchange insights during an international maritime exercise in Sydney.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A sailor uses binoculars to look out to sea.
09 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Task group elevates cooperation on exercise

Royal Australian Navy's annual Australian and Japanese Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise wraps up.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A boat carrying a large load of people moves towards a larger ship in Sydney Harbour.
09 Jun 2026
Navy
News

A visit to Canberra in Sydney

Family and friends of HMAS Canberra’s ship’s company and NSW Government personnel attend an open day in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
People seated in a lecture theatre listening to a woman speak at a lecturn.
09 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Building a digital advantage for Defence

Defence leaders, industry experts, engineers and technology innovators come together for a pivotal symposium.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A person in sports uniform walks along while a line of people in sports uniform march along.
08 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Sailor transforms recruit swim training

Chief Petty Officer Michelle Bush receives a Conspicuous Service Medal for helping to improve training outcomes.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A woman in formal Army uniform, including a broad-brimmed hat, tilting her head and smiling outdoors.
08 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

King’s Birthday military honours span Defence

Nearly 100 ADF personnel, from a range of ranks and roles, have been recognised in this year's list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A detective in blue uniform addresses a small group of people outdoors.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Raising capability across the Pacific

Senior military leaders from PNG, Fiji and Tonga visit a Pacific-led police training program in Brisbane.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a blue camouflage uniform gestures while seated, with another person in green camouflage seated beside him.
05 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Course builds joint logistics capability

A Defence course trains logisticians to support joint operations and expand commanders’ choices.

Exercises & training | People & service