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Commander Mine Warfare, Clearance Diving, Hydrographic, Meteorological, Oceanographic and Patrol Force, Captain Simon Cannell, salutes as the ships company of ADV Cape Naturaliste march past during a Homeporting ceremony at Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, Darwin. Photos: Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner
27 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Patrol boats welcomed to homeport

Australian Defence Vessel Cape Naturaliste and ADV Cape Capricorn have officially been welcomed to their homeport, HMAS Coonawarra.

Ceremonies & events
HMAS Sydney crew teaches visitors about the ship during Open Day. Photos: Tyson Burraston
27 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Navy's newest ship opens to visitors

The crew of HMAS Sydney were proud to show off their ship to more than 1600 visitors during a port visit to Fremantle, WA.

Community engagement
HMAS Benalla makes its final approach into HMAS Cairns, Queensland. Photo: Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley
23 Jun 2023
Navy
News

End of an era for inseparable friends

The decommissioning of two ships will make way for robots, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Australian submariners compete in the Keswick to Barrow 40-mile walk in the United Kingdom.
21 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Submariners take a step in the right direction

On a picturesque spring day in the United Kingdom, a team of Australian submariners walked 40 miles to support local charities.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Leading Seaman Esther Melvin holds 25mm Typhoon shells following a live-fire activity on HMAS Canberra as the ship makes its way to Exercise Talismans Sabre in 2021. Photo: Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol
20 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Sailor shoots for the stars

Leading Seaman Esther Melvin's role on board HMAS Canberra is to ensure the guns are ready to fire.

People & service
Able Seaman Emma Christ, left, and Leading Seaman Claudia Hardie wave to friends on the wharf as HMAS Toowoomba returns to Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
20 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Ship returns to smiles and waves

HMAS Toowoomba received a warm welcome back to its home port following a three-month deployment.

Exercises & training | Operations & missions
Invictus Games Team Australia co-captains Flight Sergeant Nathan King, left, and Able Seaman Taryn Dickens with Assistant Minister for Defence Matt Thistlethwaite at the Sydney Academy of Sports and Recreation, Narabeen, Sydney. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Andrew Dakin
19 Jun 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Humble personnel lead the way at Invictus Games

Two ADF personnel will co-captain Team Australia at the Invictus Games, celebrating determination, mateship and honour.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Captain Sharon Chan's 2023 Prince of Wales Award has allowed her to expand her professional knowledge and capability.
19 Jun 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Awards worth winning for reservists

Applications are open for the 2024 Prince of Wales Awards, which recognise the contribution made by reservists and their civilian employers…

Awards & recognition | People & service
Leading Seaman M demonstrates the precise point mensuration process to Head of Navy Capability Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes at Air Force’s 460 Squadron.
19 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Next-gen missilemen ready to fire

Two sailors are the first in Navy to be certified in the next generation of advanced weapon systems.

Capability & technology
Leading Seaman Ryan Feenan, Leading Seaman Aaron Evans, and medical officer Lieutenant Jarrad Blackburn provide care to an injured mariner aboard an oil tanker during a medical evacuation in the Southern Indian Ocean. Photo: Tyson Burraston
16 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Navy rescues injured mariner

HMAS Sydney personnel have conducted a medical evacuation of a civilian mariner, hundreds of nautical miles off the West Australian coast.

Capability & technology
Engineering officer trainees Royal New Zealand Navy Sub-Lieutenant Aron Mago, left, and Royal Australian Navy Sub-Lieutenant Jarad Barber at HMAS Cerberus’ technical training faculty. Photo: Petty Officer Nina Fogliani
16 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Fast friends from across the ditch

A Royal New Zealand Navy engineer considers training in Australia to be the highlight of his career so far.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Defence Industry Pathways Program trainee Jack Morris take part in a work placement in Henderson, WA.
16 Jun 2023
Navy
News

Pathway to keep the talent coming

A pipeline of talent will continue to flow into the naval shipbuilding and sustainment industry thanks to a three-year extension of the Defence…

Industry & partnership | People & service
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