Military personnel and civilians stand with a $25,000 cheque.
29 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Supporting those who serve

Navy Health commits to Navy personnel and families by donating $25,000 to Navy's charity, Keeping Watch.

Sports, health & wellbeing | Relief & assistance
A man stands in front of a stained glass window as light filters in.
29 Jan 2026
Navy
News

AUKUS pact represents long family legacy

A descendant of a Navy submariner visits the memorial to his great uncle at Garden Island Chapel.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Six sailors stand on the deck of a ship and view a yellow night sky caused by the Aurora Australis.
28 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Aurora at night, a sailor’s delight

Navy personnel on board HMAS Warramunga experience the Aurora Australis spectacle at sea.

Operations & missions
A Navy physical training instructor holds a clipboard and supervises participants on an enclosed AstroTurf field.
28 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Petty officer honoured for commitment to fitness

Petty Officer Kerryn Seaborn receives Australia Day recognition for her work as a Navy physical training instructor.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A Navy MH-60R helicopter displays the Australian National Flag over Sydney Harbour for Australia Day.
27 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence proud to support Australia Day activities

Sailors, soldiers and aviators stand with their communities across the nation on Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Civilians and a female military member work at a desk.
27 Jan 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Empowering STEM education

STEM professionals from the ADF support educators at Questacon’s 'Engineering is Elementary' workshop program.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
A sailor in uniform stands at a ship console with the ocean behind him.
26 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Australia Day honour for sailor’s Pacific work

Petty Officer Jack Bellingham is honoured in the Australia Day awards for his work across the Pacific.

Awards & recognition | People & service
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26 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Defence personnel recognised on Australia Day

The 2026 Australia Day honours recognise 82 personnel from across the Australian Defence Force.

Awards & recognition | Ceremonies & events
A robotic dog on a stage with three glass trophies on its back.
23 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber challenge is serious business

Cyber specialists put their skills to the test at the annual ADF Cyber Skills Challenge.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
The Royal Australian Navy's yacht, Navy One, sets sail on the harbour during the Sydney to Hobart 2025 race.
21 Jan 2026
Navy
News

Navy and Army take on Sydney to Hobart race

Six minutes separated the yachts representing the Navy and Army in the 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Wargamers from Defence Science and Technology Group and the Army Battle Lab collaborate over terrain maps and live digital date, whilst engaging in an analytical wargame.
19 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Wargamers explore tech of tomorrow

Defence hosts the Innovation and Asymmetry Wargame to explore how new tech might shape future military operations.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Military personnel and civilians engage in discussion.
16 Jan 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Supporting our supporters with Cowork Coplay

Giving back to Defence families and spouses through the skill-and-wellbeing-focused program, Cowork Coplay.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing