Navy news

A Royal Australian Navy Legal Officer deployed to Combined Maritime Forces as part of Operation Manitou facilitates discussion on legal implications of maritime security scenarios as part of US-led multinational Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 in Victoria, Seychelles.
28 Feb 2025
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Maritime experts join forces for safer oceans

Royal Australian Navy reinforces Western Indian Ocean maritime security at Exercise Cutlass Express.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Stephen Chappell, in RAAF blue service dress, speaks with guests at the Bombing of Darwin memorial unveiling at RAAF Base Darwin.
27 Feb 2025
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Air Force salutes sacrifice in WW2 attack

On the 83rd anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin, two memorials were unveiled at RAAF Base Darwin.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Staff and students of the Royal Australian Navy Regional Indigenous Development Coordinator course conduct a Yarning Circle together at HMAS Albatross, NSW.
26 Feb 2025
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RAN spreads net to recruit First Nations advisers

Navy Indigenous, which often handles complex issues, is expanding to meet demand for its specialist skill set.

Community engagement | People & service
The Foreign Forces Desert Immersion Course instructs military personnel in Bedouin culture and desert tactics, techniques and procedures.
26 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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UAE survival training taps into Bedouin skills

Military personnel have seized a chance to enhance their skills through a one-of-a-kind tactical desert training course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Royal Australian Navy officers, Commander Adam Shortis and Commander Stephanie Foulkes at the Defence Communications Area Master Station Australia's hand over of command at HMAS Harman.
25 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Central comms team never sleeps

Defence Communications Area Master Station Australia maintains a 24/7 watch, defending the cyber terrain.

Capability & technology | People & service
Military Public Affairs Officers in naval uniform gather outside Russell Offices, Canberra, to celebrate becoming Navy's newest employment category.
24 Feb 2025
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Navy launches Military Public Affairs cohort

A new employment category has been officially launched, marking a significant milestone for Navy.

Capability & technology | People & service
Commander Peter Teichmann, in white Navy uniform, holds two awards during his retirement ceremony at HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney, New South Wales.
20 Feb 2025
Navy
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Vietnam veteran casts off after 54 years

Commander Peter Teichmann retires with more than a half-century of service to Navy.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Phil Burton, centre in pink jacket, and band perform at Camp Baird Headquarters Middle East for deployed Australian Defence Force personnel on Australia Day during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
20 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Entertainment tour success at Camp Baird

Comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann and Human Nature’s Phil Burton help troops celebrate Australia Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A girl in a pink outfit talks to a soldier in camouflage uniform about a dummy used to give health demonstrations.
19 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Welcome to the Top End

Defence Member and Family Support hosts new and repeat postings at a Darwin Convention Centre expo.

Community engagement | People & service
ADF Touch premier team captain Leading Aircraftwoman Nina Sherlock dives forward to score a try between two defenders during the Bundaberg Cup in early February.
18 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF touch players hone their skills

ADF Touch footballers square off against some of the best players in the country at the Bundaberg Cup.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
ADF Storm Ice Hockey team member Captain Joseph Chilvers (left) plays against Sydney Kodiaks in the Challenge Cup tournament at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium, NSW.
18 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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So near and yet so far for ADF Ice Hockey

The ADF Ice Hockey Association teams take part in the 2025 Challenge Cup tournament in Newcastle.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Representatives from Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), the University of South Australia and the Alan Turing Institute seated and standing behind a table to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to further research and development in AI and data science.
17 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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UK link boosts AI and data science for Defence

A Memorandum of Understanding with the UK's Alan Turing Institute strengthens collaboration in artificial intelligence and data science.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology