Developing the ADF's long-range strike capability is one of six priority areas identified in the Defence Strategic Review. Photo: Petty Officer Peter Thompson
27 Apr 2023
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Chiefs prepare for change

Defence chiefs have described the Defence Strategic Review as a significant moment in Australia’s approach to developing its military capability.

Capability & technology
Left to right: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander In Chief, Self-Defense Fleet Vice Admiral Saito Akira; Republic of Korea Navy, Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet Vice Admiral Kim Myung-soo; Royal Australian Navy Commander, Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith; and Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Admiral Karl Thomas at the 2023 Fleet Commanders’ Roundtable Discussion in the Republic of Korea. Photo: MC1 Reymundo A. Villegas III/ U.S. Navy
27 Apr 2023
Navy
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Fleet commanders' meeting of like minds

Australia’s Fleet Commander discussed maritime operations and security with navy leaders from Japan, South Korea and the United States.

Alliances & relationships
Members of the Joint Military Police Unit and 25 Squadron conduct a routine patrol on Defence land in Exmouth during the total solar eclipse event. Photos: Sergeant Gary Dixon
27 Apr 2023
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Supporting Exmouth in its darkest moment

ADF personnel assisted with managing a rare total solar eclipse event in Exmouth, Western Australia.

Community engagement
Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond salutes to the Last Post sounds during an Anzac Round NRL game at Accor Stadium in Sydney, New South Wales. Photos: Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman
26 Apr 2023
Navy
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NRL team celebrates Navy submariners

The South Sydney Rabbitohs celebrated Navy submariners in a match by wearing a submarine-themed jersey and hosting a Navy contingent.

Ceremonies & events
Proud Worimi man Corporal Tarryn Roach the Royal Australian Navy, Plays the Didgeridoo during the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Photos: Sergeant Oliver Carter.
26 Apr 2023
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Anzac Day dawns in Villers-Bretonneux

On Anzac Day 1918, Australian soldiers played a vital role in retaking the town of Villers-Bretonneux from German forces for the second time.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel lay wreaths during the dawn service at Wellington Arch, London.
26 Apr 2023
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Moving service led by royalty

The Prince of Wales led the Anzac Day dawn service at the Australian War Memorial in London.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Then Leading Seaman Marcus Salone plays the Last Post during a memorial service held on completion of the Freedom of Entry at the Bathurst War Memorial in 2016. Photo: Leading Seaman Nicolas Gonzalez
26 Apr 2023
Navy
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Music, the universal language

Sub-Lieutenant Marcus Salone knows how music speaks, regardless of language or culture.

People & service
ADF personnel from Australia's Federation Guard march during the Turkish commemoration on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
26 Apr 2023
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Standing together as friends and allies

Australia's Federation Guard paraded at the Canakkale Martyrs' Memorial on the Gallipoli Pensinula, in Türkiye on the eve of Anzac day.

Ceremonies & events
HMAS Anzac sailor Petty Officer Ryan Kuipers stands at ease during a dawn service at the Kranji War Cemetery and Memorial, Singapore. Photos: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
26 Apr 2023
Navy
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First port of call significant for HMAS Anzac

HMAS Anzac personnel commemorated Anzac Day in Singapore during the first overseas port visit of their regional presence deployment.

Commemoration & history
Navy Regional Indigenous Development Coordinator Leading Seaman Joseph Canning plays the didgeridoo during rehearsals on the Gallipoli peninsula in Türkiye. Photos: Corporal Madhur Chitnis
24 Apr 2023
Navy
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Invoking the Anzac spirit through song

By playing the didgeridoo at the dawn service in Gallipoli, a sailor will be letting the spirits know Australia has not forgotten them.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Able Seaman Tammy Vaughn rehearses her role in the catafalque party during the lead-up to Anzac Day at the Australian National Memorial site in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Photo: Sergeant Oliver Carter
24 Apr 2023
Navy
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For kin and country

Able Seaman Tammy Vaughn is ready to march out doing what sets her heart on fire this Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Sub-Lieutenant Mary Booth holds a portrait of her great uncle Able Seaman Ernest Albert Booth at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Photos: Corporal Luke Bellman
24 Apr 2023
Navy
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Sailor’s story inspires for years to come

It wasn’t until her appointment that Sub-Lieutenant Mary Booth felt the full weight of her great-uncle’s sacrifice.

Commemoration & history | People & service