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Members of 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment prepare to disembark a Boxer from one of HMAS Adelaide's landing craft near Cowley Beach training area. Photo: Corporal Cameron Pegg
07 Jul 2022
Navy, Army
News

Boxers hit the beach

Two 38-tonne armoured vehicles were transported from ship to shore during Exercise Sea Explorer 22 last month.

Capability & technology
Vice Admiral Michael Noonan presents the "weight" of command to Vice Admiral Mark Hammond during the Chief of Navy Change of Command Ceremony. Photo: Leading Seaman Tara Morrison
06 Jul 2022
Navy
News

Change of Navy command in Canberra

The “weight” of command of the Royal Australian Navy has been officially handed over by the outgoing Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, to…

People & service
A Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, such as this one, was involved in the rescue of three residents from Kangaroo Valley who were trapped by flood waters.
06 Jul 2022
Navy
News

Night-time rescue of flood-stranded residents

A Royal Australian Navy MH-60R helicopter has evacuated three residents from their home following threats to their safety from rising flood waters.

Relief & assistance
Navy's Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins and the Director of Music-Navy, Commander Cassandra Mohapp at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Photo: ABIS Susan Mossop
06 Jul 2022
Navy
News

Navy stands up Indigenous cultural performers

The Royal Australian Navy Band has established Indigenous cultural performer (ICP) positions within its ranks.

People & service
ADF personnel, Defence civilians and a member from the New Zealand Defence Force, at Head Quarters Joint Operations Command, after completing the push-up challenge. Photo: Sergeant Matthew Bickerton
05 Jul 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pushing the mental health message

More than $13,200 was raised by participants at HQJOC during a push-up challenge.

People & service
HMAS Supply conducts CIWS firing trials during a regional presence deployment. Photo: Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez
04 Jul 2022
Navy
News

Firing a first for Supply

HMAS Supply successfully completed a first-of-class firing trial of the close-in weapon system during a regional presence deployment.

Capability & technology
HMAS Brisbane’s rigid hulled inflatable boat crew rescues the stricken mariners from the hull of their upturned yacht off the coast of Wollongong. Photo: Supplied
04 Jul 2022
Navy
News

HMAS Brisbane to the rescue

Two sailors from a capsized yacht were rescued in extreme sea conditions by the crew of the Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane.

People & service
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan inspects the guard during the commissioning ceremony for HMAS Encounter at Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide, South Australia. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
01 Jul 2022
Navy
News

Farewell statement from Chief of Navy

Outgoing Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan reflects on the great honour and privilege to serve in the role.

People & service
Royal Australian Navy's inaugural Indigenous cultural performer, Able Seaman Aviation Support Lynton Robbins plays the yidaki/didgeridoo at Garden Island Defence Precinct, Sydney. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop
01 Jul 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A time to celebrate Indigenous culture

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to recognise the rich history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Community engagement
Chaplain Stuart Asquith (centre) and ADF members on Operation Kimba join Parish Priest Father Philip Jiregari and parishioners at a Sunday service at Saint Martin's Anglican Church, East Boroko Papua New Guinea. Photo: Major Martin Hadley
30 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

PNG friendships enhanced through faith

St Martin’s Anglican Church parishioners provided a warm welcome to Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to Papua New Guinea.

Alliances & relationships
Retired Australian Army officer and artist Mike Armstrong stands in front of a photograph he produced as part of a photographic exhibition titled 'Voices of Veterans' at the National Press Gallery in Canberra.
29 Jun 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Exhibition a voice for veterans

Mike Armstrong, award-winning artist and PTSD awareness advocate produced a photographic exhibition that confronts the reality of life with trauma.

People & service
Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Christopher Smith inspects the ship's company of Australian Defence Vessel Cape Otway during the boat's official welcome to its home port of Cairns. Photo: Able Seaman Susan Mossop 
29 Jun 2022
Navy
News

New patrol boat has a home

Navy’s first Evolved Cape-class patrol boat, Australian Defence Vessel Cape Otway, has been officially welcomed to its home port of Cairns.

Capability & technology
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