A mixed rowing team of eight defence force rowers face the camera and smile after winning their race.
12 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF rowers dig deep at Masters

The Australian Defence Force rowing team wins a swathe of medals at this year's Australian Masters Rowing Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A man in Navy uniform speaks to other uniformed personnel gathered around.
12 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pragmatic approach reaps rewards for logistics leader

Navy Captain Christopher Searle is awarded the Conspicuous Service Cross for his outstanding service and leadership.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Five guests face the camera wearing masquerade masks.
11 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Navy personnel raise funds for cancer

HMAS Coonawarra personnel attend a Northern Territory masquerade ball and raise $20,000 for cancer research.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Two women wearing caps on board a Navy ship.
10 Jun 2026
Navy
News

From café to patrol boat

A Navy patrol boat crew thanks HMAS Coonawarra’s café team for their support with a sea ride.

Community engagement | People & service
A group of Navy personnel sit at a dining table as they are addressed by one individual.
10 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Crew is one with ship's mission

HMAS Sydney hosts Head of Navy Capability Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes ahead of the ship's next mission.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
An Australian Defence Force candidate vying to become a Special Forces Operator or Combat Controller holds the push up position low to the ground in the dark of the night, completing a physical assessment.
10 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Selecting the next generation of Special Forces

The newest Special Forces Operators were selected during last month’s Special Forces Selection Course.

Exercises & training
A black and white image of a Navy image specialists sitting next to a tree with her camera tripod
10 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Navy sailor lands dream photography gig

Perseverance and patience pays off for a young creative sailor to pursue her passion for photography in the Navy.

People & service
Several people in uniforms, one wearing a different uniform, stand on a dock in front of a warship.
09 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Legal exchange strengthens navy ties

Australian and Canadian navy legal officers exchange insights during an international maritime exercise in Sydney.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A sailor uses binoculars to look out to sea.
09 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Task group elevates cooperation on exercise

Royal Australian Navy's annual Australian and Japanese Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise wraps up.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A boat carrying a large load of people moves towards a larger ship in Sydney Harbour.
09 Jun 2026
Navy
News

A visit to Canberra in Sydney

Family and friends of HMAS Canberra’s ship’s company and NSW Government personnel attend an open day in Sydney.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
People seated in a lecture theatre listening to a woman speak at a lecturn.
09 Jun 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Building a digital advantage for Defence

Defence leaders, industry experts, engineers and technology innovators come together for a pivotal symposium.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A person in sports uniform walks along while a line of people in sports uniform march along.
08 Jun 2026
Navy
News

Sailor transforms recruit swim training

Chief Petty Officer Michelle Bush receives a Conspicuous Service Medal for helping to improve training outcomes.

Awards & recognition | People & service