Samoan police march on the wharf during the Guardian-class patrol boat SPB Nafanua III handover ceremony at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Photos: Able Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips
23 Nov 2023
Navy
News

New vessel protects Samoan waters

Australia’s Samoan friends received the newest Guardian-class patrol boat during a ceremony in Western Australia.

Alliances & relationships
Students and staff of the Technical Charge Qualification Course 2023 at the William Clarkson Building, Technical Training Faculty, HMAS Cerberus.
23 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Record graduation for technical course

A record number of Technical Charge Qualification Common Course students have graduated, thanks to a newly revised course structure and delivery.

Exercises & training
An soldier rests on arms during a service marking the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial in Adelaide.
22 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

10th anniversary of Indigenous war memorial

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial in Adelaide has been telling the stories of Indigenous service for a decade.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Head Maritime Sustainment Rear Admiral Steven Tiffen speaks at the Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference on delivering an enduring sustainment capability. Photo: Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts
22 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Roadmap sets out decades-long endeavour

An enduring sustainment capability is under development to ensure Navy’s fleet is materially ready, capable and lethal.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
The Australian team enter the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
21 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Roaring start to Pacific Games

The Pacific family packed out the national stadium in Solomon Islands for the opening of the Pacific Games.

Operations & missions
Navy members from HMAS Stirling having completed the 135km Cape to Cape trail arrive at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
21 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Sailors master challenging terrain

Members from HMAS Stirling recently took on the challenge of the 135km Cape to Cape trail in WA.

Exercises & training
Cadets from Training Ship Darwin on board HMAS Childers under the 25mm main armament. Childers is of one of four remaining Armidale Class Patrol Boats.
20 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Open day inspires younger generation

Australian Naval Cadets took a rare opportunity to tour two Navy patrol boats during an open day.

Exercises & training | People & service
Leading Seaman Aviation Technician Avionics Kalani Brinkmeier (left) and Able Seaman Aviation Technician Avionics Samuel Speakman from HMAS Toowomba on the flight during flying operation as part of Operation Argos.
17 Nov 2023
Navy
News

HMAS Toowoomba supports sanctions on North Korea

The crew of HMAS Toowoomba have monitored and deterred illegal ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods in the Indo-Pacific region.

Operations & missions
Members from the Royal Australian Navy Band march on during a ceremonial sunset performed at the Royal Australian Navy Sea Power Conference as part of the Closing Ceremony, Sydney.
17 Nov 2023
Navy
News

'Class A' naval diplomacy at work

The Indo-Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition drew defence and security experts from around the world.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Personnel deployed on Operation Lilia donate blood at the DFAT Medical Clinic in Honiara, Solomon Islands ahead of the 2023 Pacific Games.
17 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Record donations to save lives

In the lead-up to the Pacific Games, the DFAT medical clinic in Honiara was packed with ADF members, there to give blood.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond launches Next Generation Navy at the Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference, Sydney.
16 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Focusing on a future of self-development

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral launched the Navy Coaching Academy at Indo-Pacific 2023 in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
ADV Cape Capricorn's seaboat is safely recovered with the help of Private Crosher under the guidance of the Davit Operator, Leading Seaman Matthew Anderson.
16 Nov 2023
Navy, Army
News

A new view at sea

Defence and Border Force personnel embarked ADV Cape Capricorn for a taste of life on a Navy patrol boat.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training