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HMAS Perth boatswain’s mates Able Seaman Patrick Kehoe and Seaman Mitchell Milne fire a 12.7mm Browning machine gun while conducting anti-aircraft firing serials. Photos: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
23 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Fleet goes all guns blazing

Six warships from six nations combined for a gun firing training activity during Exercise Kakadu.

Exercises & training
HMAS Hobart crew participate in the Kakadu Ninja Challenge Cup competition at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct during Exercise Kakadu 2022. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
23 Sep 2022
Navy
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Kakadu sports day fierce and friendly

Exercise Kakadu 2022 participants found time for friendly competition in the exercise’s official sports day.

Exercises & training
Petty Officer Sara Clarke, Lieutenant Commander Victoria Jnitova, Lieutenant Commander Cerys Joyce, Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm and Commander Penelope Twemlow with their Women in Defence Awards.
23 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Navy women win big

It was Navy’s night at the 2022 Women in Defence Awards, with five RAN members recognised for their outstanding achievements. 

People & service
HMAS Perth fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile while operating in the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2022. Photo: US Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Emilio Mackie
23 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Perth missile firing right on target

HMAS Perth put ‘smoke in the air’, launching an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile while participating in Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2022.

Capability & technology
HMAS Broome, left, and Republic of Fiji Navy Ship Savenaca conduct training operation in Darwin during Exercise Kakadu 2022. Photo: Leading Seaman Shane Cameron
20 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Sea training under way in Kakadu 2022

About 3000 people gathered in Darwin for Exercise Kakadu 2022 have honoured the Queen’s example by strengthening international bonds of friendship.

Capability & technology
Thai frigate HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej, Malaysian frigate KD Lekiu and USS Charleston sail in line-astern formation to conduct anti-aircraft firing serials in Darwin for Exercise Kakadu 2022. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
20 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Kakadu participants stand with Malaysia

About 3000 people gathered in Darwin for Exercise Kakadu 2022 and took a moment to recognise Malaysian Armed Forces Day.

Alliances & relationships
The Commonwealth contingent, made up of Australian, Canadian and New Zealand military personnel, marches on the procession route during the Queen’s state funeral in London. Photo: Sergeant Jarrod McAneney
20 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

An emotional farewell to the Queen

A contingent of 39 members of the Australian Defence Force, along with troops from Canada and New Zealand, led the Queen’s funeral procession.

Alliances & relationships
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales speaks with Australian Army officer Captain Joshua Downs who is marching in Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II state funeral on Monday 19 September 2022 in London. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
17 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Royal Family says thank you to ADF members

The Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their gratitude to ADF members training for the funeral service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Alliances & relationships
Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, centre front, and international dignitaries during Exercise Kakadu 2022 opening ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre. Photo: Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper
16 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Collaboration on show at Kakadu conference

The Fleet Commanders' conference at Exercise Kakadu 2022 reflected the sheer number of senior participants from Indo-Pacific forces.

Capability & technology
Leading Seaman Cameron Green at Wellington Barracks, London. Photo: Corporal John Solomon
16 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Honoured to take part

Slow-marching through the streets of London in a dress rehearsal for next week’s royal funeral procession is an experience one Australian sailor won’…

People & service
Navy submariner Lieutenant Commander Daniel McCall, left, and US Navy Submarine Squadron 15 Commanding Officer Captain Bret Grabbe stand in front of USS Key West, alongside US Naval Base Guam. Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Naomi Johnson
16 Sep 2022
Navy
News

Relationships are key to submarine success

When the Government announced Australia would acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, it could not have felt closer to home for two Navy…

Capability & technology
Commander of the 3rd Brigade Brigadier Kahlil Fegan escorts Royal Commissioner Mr Nick Kaldas to the Lavarack Health Centre. Photo: Corporal Brodie Cross
15 Sep 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Tell your story – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Defence members and their families are encouraged to come forward and share their personal experiences with the Royal Commission into Defence and…

People & service
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