A small drone hovers above a ship’s deck as two silhouetted men stand against an orange sky, one holding a controller.
01 Dec 2025
Navy
News

Cutting-edge drone tech expands patrol boat reach

Edge 130 drones boost patrol boat capability in first-of-class trials on HMAS Cape Pillar.

Capability & technology | Operations & missions
A group of 10 Navy crew members in uniform smiling together inside a building.
28 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Racing to the Blood Drive finish line

HMAS Cape Pillar’s crew turns out in force in Darwin for the 2025 Defence Blood Drive.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Several technicians, some in high-vis clothing, are crouched around a large curved panel, attaching thick black rubber to it, in a spacious workshop with tools and equipment visible in the background.
28 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Technicians build trust during submarine upkeep

Navy technicians apply US training to maintain USS Vermont at HMAS Stirling.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An ADF athlete plays football with children in the Solomon Islands.
28 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF futsal team creates field of dreams in Solomons

Sporting interaction builds long-term friendships and strengthens regional partnerships.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
A Navy officer in uniform stands on the bridge, hands resting on a console, looking ahead.
27 Nov 2025
Navy
News

From hospitality to the high seas

A Navy sub-lieutenant qualifies for US nuclear submarines, opening doors to new skills and adventure.

Exercises & training | People & service
An instructor speaks to a classroom of students.
27 Nov 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Sport program builds relationship with Solomons

The ADF delivers sports accreditation in Honiara to grow strong relationships with the Solomon Islands.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Governor-General Sam Mostyn, Rear Admiral Chris Smith and Commander Ben Weller present the Duke of Gloucester Cup to the crew of HMAS Sydney.
27 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Sydney claims Duke of Gloucester Cup

Ship recognised as Navy unit that displayed the highest level of proficiency in 2024.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man looks at a monitoring device he is holding while his other hand touches a round cylinder. Another Navy member assists.
27 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Aussie torpedoman takes on US attack subs

An Australian able seaman completes advanced training to work on US Navy nuclear-powered submarines.

Capability & technology | People & service
Two frigates side by side in the ocean, connected by a thin yellow rope.
26 Nov 2025
Navy
News

AUSINDEX concludes in the Pacific

AUSINDEX 25 wraps up as HMAS Ballarat and INS Sahyadri strengthen ties through training and engagement.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A Bavy cricket player runs in to back up a teammate fielding the ball.
26 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Bowled over by a dream debut

After badminton and tennis, cricket proves a whole new ball game for Navy novice.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Australian representatives listen to a senior Royal Brunei Navy officer at a Maritime Security Workshop in Brunei.
26 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Maritime experts join Brunei security workshop

Australian maritime security specialists join Bruneian counterparts for a Maritime Security Workshop.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Two navy personnel in diving gear, one from Australia and one form the US, stand talking.
26 Nov 2025
Navy
News

Ties run deep for divers

After training with US counterparts, Australian Navy clearance divers lead underwater maintenance work.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training