Australia's Defence Minister speaks behind a lectern outside, with the United Kingdom and United States Defence Ministers on either side and three flags behind.
02 Jun 2026
Navy
News

AUKUS partners launch Pillar II project

Australia, the UK and the US announce their first Pillar II project to develop advanced undersea military capabilities.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
People on formal Air Force uniform stand in parade formation while one member walks in front of the group carrying a flag.
29 May 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Navy leader steers next generation of aviators

A senior Royal Australian Navy leader welcomes Air Force’s newest aviators into service.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A helicopter hovers above a ship with a person suspended from a line.
29 May 2026
Navy
News

Deployment the ultimate team effort

HMAS Toowoomba returns to Fleet Base West after a four-month regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A military man stands on a boat out at sea.
29 May 2026
Navy
News

Logan local succeeds at sea

A Navy communications specialist proves that it's cool to be a nerd when you get to follow your passions.

Capability & technology | People & service
An oil painting of a young girls with a shawl is on display..
29 May 2026
Navy
News

Painting a way through service

A Navy commander's lifelong artistic endeavours result in his oil paintings being displayed at a major creative arts festival.

Community engagement | People & service
Five people stand barefoot on a stage in T-shirts and camouflage pants, arms and legs raised in the same exaggerated pose.
28 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Dancers stage second acts in Defence

Former professional dancers carry skills from the stage into careers in the Australian Defence Force.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A military member stands with a device and the sea behind him.
28 May 2026
Navy
News

Tablelands teacher inspires life of service

A high school teacher helps one farmer turned sailor find his purpose in the Navy.

People & service
Two military personnel with name tags stand beside each other.
28 May 2026
Navy
News

Rest, recovery and readiness

A captain lectures on the overlooked issue of protecting the health of military healthcare professionals.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Families and friends celebrate the return of HMAS Warramunga.
28 May 2026
Navy
News

Warramunga welcomed home by joyful families

An Anzac-class frigate returns to Sydney after three months away on a regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Navy personnel fires guns out to sea off the side of a ship.
28 May 2026
Navy
News

Partners bolster strength and security

Australian and Canadian Navy ships conduct joint live-fire exercises at sea.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Two people in camouflage uniforms standing behind a table under an HMAS Coonawarra gazebo at a market stall.
27 May 2026
Navy
News

Celebrating Children’s Day in Darwin

Navy personnel from HMAS Coonawarra connect with locals at a Japanese Children’s Day celebration in Darwin.

Community engagement | People & service
A man emerges from the water during a butterfly pool event.
27 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF swimmers shine on the national stage

Defence members have made a splash during the 2026 Masters Swimming Australia National Championships. 

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing