Skye Noyes finishes the tunnel course activity as part of Defence’s Work Experience Indigenous Youth Program at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Canberra.
09 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Indigenous students get a taste of Defence life

Twelve students from NSW have taken part in the Defence Work Experience Indigenous Youth Program.

Community engagement
Participants enjoy the Navy initiated co-located education and childcare trial with Cowork Coplay at the Gary Holland Centre in Rockingham, WA.
09 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Navy trials free childcare and partner mentoring

A recent trial provided Navy families with professional mentoring and free childcare as a retention initiative.

People & service
Chief Petty Officer Thomas Buchanan from Australian Clearance Diving Team Four prepares to go down range with a Talon Bomb Disposal Robot to conduct an improvised explosive device disposal scenario during the exercise.
09 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Clearance divers put to the test

The robot’s video feed showed an innocuous-looking cardboard box, but the intelligence gathered indicated it was time to put on a bomb suit.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
USS Mobile, JS Akebono, HMAS Warramunga and BRP Antonio Luna during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity between Australia, the United States, Japan and the Philippines off the coast within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone.
08 Apr 2024
Navy, Air Force
News

Four nations combine in maritime first

Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the US conducted the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity to strengthen regional cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Army soldier Private Mikaela Trbojevich (centre) is tackled during her match against Western Australia.
08 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Smashing through the competition

The ADF Women's Rugby League team showcased strategic gameplay and strength at the national championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Combat Systems Operator Mine Warfare Able Seaman Grayden Ash inspects the SeaFox expendable mine neutralisation system onboard a mine countermeasure support boat during Exercise Dugong.
08 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Career lights a spark for sailor

With undersea technology moving towards robotic and autonomous systems, it’s an exciting time to be in mine warfare.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Leading Seaman Edmund Tomsana in the boatswain's store on board HMAS Choules off the coast of Townsville, QLD.
05 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Balancing learning and yearning

Originally from the Torres Strait Islands, Leading Seaman Edmund Tomsana reflects on almost a decade in the Navy.

People & service
Dive team members from Australian Clearance Diving Team One prepare to conduct a mine countermeasure during Exercise Dugong at Eden, NSW.
05 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Nations combine on mine warfare activity

Australia's Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Industry staff of the international interoperable underwater communications and relay capability at Exercise Autonomous Warrior at HMAS Creswell.
04 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Defence scientists tackle underwater communication

A set of protocols, called Phorcys, has been created to allow Defence personnel to communicate securely under the waves.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Commanding Officer HMAS Warramunga, Commander Jennifer Graham signs the guest book during an official visit of Sattahip Naval Base, Sattahip, Thailand.
04 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Exchanges strengthen Australia-Thai relations

A port visit by HMAS Warramunga enhances Australia and Thailand's partnership.

Alliances & relationships
Two players from the Army and the Air Force jump to contest the ball during the ADF Australian Rules Football Carnival in Melbourne. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
04 Apr 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Army dominates at national AFL carnival

The 2024 AFL National Carnival wrapped up in Melbourne last month, with Army women retaining their title and the men taking the silverware from Navy.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) staff hand out welcome packs during the DMFS welcome event held at Sydney Zoo, NSW.
03 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Sydney welcomes Defence families

Defence members and their families attended the 2024 Defence Member and Family Support welcome event at Sydney Zoo.

Community engagement | People & service