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Industry partner JFD's LR5 being retrieved by the Merchant Vessel Stoker during Exercise Black Carillon off the coast of WA. Photos: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
07 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Teamwork key to submarine rescue exercise

Navy's submarine abandonment, escape and rescue system has been certified for another year as part of the annual Exercise Black Carillon.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Mobile air logistics team members from 22 Squadron unload pallets of Australian aid from an Air Force C-17A Globemaster III at Port Vila, Vanuatu. Photo: Sergeant David Gibbs
06 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Globemaster's welcome delivery to Port Vila

An Air Force C-17A aircraft has delivered an Australian damage assessment team and initial emergency supplies to cyclone-hit Vanuatu.

Relief & assistance
Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Aviation Regiment load a flyaway toolkit aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at RAAF Base Townsville ahead of its deployment to Vanuatu. Photos: Warrant Officer – Class 2 Max Bree
06 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia supports Vanuatu after tropical cyclones

HMAS Canberra deployed to Vanuatu on March 5 to provide support to the country following Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto'a ‘Ulukalala, from the Kingdom of Tonga, right, stands with current student Lieutenant Commander Ametisi Fonokolafi at the Australian Defence College, Canberra. Photos: Corporal Jacob Joseph
06 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tongan royalty visits his old campus

A former student himself, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala of Tonga recently visited the Australian Defence College. 

Alliances & relationships | People & service
The Navy showcased technically advanced capabilities at the 2023 Australian International Air Show, where Navy’s footprint included helicopters, camcopter, virtual reality simulations and much more.
05 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Navy on display at the Airshow

Navy’s footprint at the Australian International Airshow included helicopters, camcopter and virtual reality simulations.

Capability & technology | People & service
Members of the Royal Australian Navy Band - WA prepare to retire from the ceremonial sunset in celebration of Navy Week at Leeuwin Barracks, WA. Photo: Leading Seaman Julia Rickards
03 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Stirling celebrates 122 years of Navy

HMAS Stirling celebrated Navy Week through engagement with the local community and activities for Navy members and fleet units. 

Community engagement | People & service
Leading Seaman Geoff Anthony displays his watercolour painting of HMAS Choules at Garden Island, Sydney. Photos: Private Nicholas Marquis
03 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Keeping focused and level at sea

While most are asleep in their cabins, a sailor sits working in repair bases with his satchel of painting supplies.

People & service
Defence LGBTI Information Service President, Lieutenant Rachel Cosgrove takes part in the 2023 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Oxford Street, Sydney. Photo: Private Nicholas Marquis
02 Mar 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Inclusivity and acceptance - we're all one team

For the first time since 2020, about 60 Defence personnel marched in the 2023 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Crew of LMIS Lomor with  Director RMC North East, Mr Mick Saunders and Norship CEO, Mr Olav Groot. Photo: Warrant Officer Danny Taylor
02 Mar 2023
Navy
News

The future is now for sustainment model

Plan Galileo, Defence’s national approach to sustaining the Navy fleet to ensure ships are deployed as needed, has a new leader at the helm.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Leading Seaman Avation Support Alyssa Clark marshalls a US Army AH-64E Apache on the deck of HMAS Canberra while the ship is alongside at Fleet Base East in Sydney. Photos: Petty Officer Helen Frank
01 Mar 2023
Navy, Army
News

Thanks for stopping by

A visiting US Army AH-64E Apache stopped by to say “howdy” to HMAS Canberra in Sydney last week.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A Navy clearance diver conducts a suspected unexploded ordnance exercise as part of the team’s deployment workups at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Photos: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
01 Mar 2023
Navy
News

Deep dive into real-time readiness

Navy clearance divers continue to hone their skills for rapid deployment.

Exercises & training
ADV Cape Naturaliste departs Fleet Base West, Western Australia. Photo: Pretty Officer: Craig Walton
27 Feb 2023
Navy
News

New vessel on the home stretch

The close-knit crew of Australian Defence Vessel Cape Naturaliste has set sail for its home port of Darwin. 

Capability & technology | People & service
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