Commanding Officer NUSHIP Stalwart Commander Steve McCracken, right, and Sub Lieutenant Kimberley Smith give a talk to employers and supporters of reservists on Exercise Boss Lift WA. Photo: Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko
28 Sep 2021
Navy, Army
News

Bosses given a taste of life of a reservist

Representatives of organisations that employ reservists toured HMAS Stirling and Irwin Barracks in Perth.

People & service
HMAS Anzac's embarked MH-60R collects a desalination plant from HMAS Canberra for delivery to the Balinese island of Nusa Lembongan during IPE21. Photo: Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner
24 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Ship's workhorse of the skies marks 2000 hours

HMAS Anzac’s embarked MH-60R Seahawk ‘Berserker’ has reached a milestone of 2000 flight hours while deployed in Southeast Asia. 

Capability & technology
Able Seaman Dental Assistant Caitlin Taylor, left, and Dental Officer Lieutenant Danica Zhan are embarked on HMAS Canberra to care for the dental health of the task group during Indo-Pacific Endeavour. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
24 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Dental duo sink their teeth into deployment

The unofficial motto of Lieutenant Danica Zhan and Able Seaman Caitlin Taylor's department is 'fit to bite, fit to fight'. 

People & service
The cover of Leading Seaman Gary Honor’s latest album Momentum, which will be released tomorrow.
23 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Lockdown no barrier to Navy muso's momentum

One of Navy’s top musicians is celebrating the release of his second solo saxophone album.

People & service
Leading Seaman Dale Timbs launches remotely operated vehicle Double Eagle to search for a simulated mine off the coast of Evans Head, NSW. Photo: Midshipman Jack Hawkins.
23 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Deployment starts with a bang

Minehunter coastal HMAS Gascoyne started its latest deployment with a bang, conducting a live mine disposal activity off the coast of northern NSW.

Capability & technology
HMAS Maitland sails past Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ship Kaga as they part ways in the waters off Darwin.
21 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Japanese ships farewelled

HMA Ships Maitland and Maryborough farewelled Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier JS Kaga and destroyer JS Murasame this week.

Alliances & relationships
Seaman Alexis Tavener and Leading Seaman Katrina Bougiouras prepare Covid-19 vaccinations at the Orange Vaccination Hub while deployed on NSW Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Corporal Dustin Anderson
21 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Navy medic joins jab team in western NSW

Seaman Alexis Tavener describes supporting NSW Health at vaccination pop-up clinics in western NSW as an incredible experience

People & service
HMA Ships Paluma and Mermaid are farewelled at a decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Cairns. Photo: Leading Seman Shane Cameron
20 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Value of ships' long service acknowledged

The Navy’s oldest vessels, HMA Ships Paluma and Mermaid, were farewelled from service during a ceremony at HMAS Cairns at the weekend. 

People & service
From Left, Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell, Secretary of Defence Greg Moriarty and Prime Minister Scott Morrison announce the AUKUS alliance and nuclear submarine acquisition at Parliament House, Canberra yesterday. Photo: Jay Cronan
17 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Navy enters new era

Navy is about to undergo a major shift in military technology, in which it will enter a new era of sub-surface capabilities.

Capability & technology
Commanding Officer HMAS Warramunga Commander Stewart Muller and the ship's company farewell Indian Navy Ships Shivalik and Kadmaat at the conclusion of AUSINDEX 2021. Photo: Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey
16 Sep 2021
Navy, Air Force
News

Top End maritime war games a first

HMAS Warramunga and Indian Navy warships have held high-end maritime warfare training in the Top End. 

Alliances & relationships
Malaysian defence personnel on board HMAS Canberra during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021. Photo: Leading Seaman Nadav Harel
13 Sep 2021
Navy
News

On board to gain knowledge

Malaysian officers who embarked in HMAS Canberra learnt about the ship's capabilities.

Alliances & relationships
Able Seaman Paul Murra and Able Seaman Lydia Monk participate in a fire hose drill during damage control training on board HMAS Sirius.
10 Sep 2021
Navy
News

Prepared for the worst

Mariner skills are the fundamentals every member of a ship’s company must be trained in to ensure the successful execution of tasks at sea.

Capability & technology