Philippine Navy ships BRP Davao Del Sur, centre, and BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, back, conduct a maritime cooperative activity with HMAS Toowoomba during a regional presence deployment.
01 Dec 2023
Navy, Air Force
News

Partnerships strengthened in the Philippines

A maritime cooperative activity reinforced Australia's longstanding defence relationship with the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships
HMAS Stalwart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter ‘Boomerang’ conducts a vertical replenishment while the ship conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Brisbane.
29 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Adding fuel to the fleet

Navy warships participate in a Japan-led maritime exercise while in the Philippine Sea during Exercise Annualex.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
From left, Able Seaman Hayden Beaver, Lieutenant Ben Page and Lieutenant Commander Matthew Urquhart on the forecastle of HMAS Brisbane during Annualex 2023.
29 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Canberra connections on board Brisbane

The sailors and officers in HMAS Brisbane are a tight-knit family who work, train and travel the world together.

People & service
Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley and Linda Hurley host the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund recipients.
28 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Service and sacrifice empower next generation

The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund continues to ignite the dreams of future doers, thinkers and leaders. 

Awards & recognition | People & service
Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, presents a Group Commendation, to MH-60R Technical Training – Seahawk Simulation Warfare Centre at HMAS Albatross Nowra.
28 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Seahawk technical training staff commended

Technical staff from the Seahawk Simulator Warfare Centre in HMAS Albatross have been commended by the Chief of Navy.

Awards & recognition
Personnel from JS Sazanami’s embarked Super Auk helicopter on HMAS Brisbane.
28 Nov 2023
Navy, Air Force
News

Countries go from strength to strength

The ADF strengthens ties with Japan as Exercise Nichi Gou Trident kicks-off during a regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Kiribati national Rugby Sevens players train with members of the ADF Rugby Sevens team.
27 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Kiribati Rugby Sevens set sights on Olympics

The ADF hosted the Kiribati national Rugby Sevens team in Brisbane to support growth of the sport in the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Petty Officer Boatswain Jenna Shiel and Leading Seaman Military Chef Amanda Bourke receive a V8 Super Car hot lap in recognition of their service for their voluntary support of the veteran community.
24 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Hot lap a career highlight

Two sailors from the ADF Careers Centre in Brisbane have been awarded a V8 Super Car experience.

Awards & recognition | People & service
US Army veteran John James, far right, works with ADF and industry members to operate the SR-Surveyor M1.8 during Autonomous Warrior. Photo: Peta Binns
24 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Pushing the boundaries of innovation

A humble expert in AI and defence technology joined this year’s Autonomous Warrior.

Capability & technology | People & service
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