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Air Force cyber warfare officer Flying Officer Samuel Allen, of 462 Squadron, Joint Capabilities Group's oldest unit, checks IT systems during Maritime Cooperative Activity last year.
02 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Eight-year evolution tracks demands of modern warfare

Joint Capabilities Group symbolises Defence’s ability to adapt, integrate and deliver.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Navy physical training instructors Able Seaman Isabella Fitzpatrick and Leading Seaman Ally Marsh on board HMAS Canberra during a deployment to Wellington, New Zealand.
02 Jul 2025
Navy
News

Fitness, fun and four gyms at sea

Physical and mental wellness are paramount in Navy's biggest ship, with daily challenges to keep everyone fresh.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Governor of Western Australia, Chris Dawson, inspects the guard during the commissioning of HMAS Arafura at Fremantle, Western Australia.
01 Jul 2025
Navy
News

Arafura adds capability to Navy fleet

New offshore patrol vessels improve Defence’s ability in maritime patrol, response and constabulary missions.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
Cyber operators attend Australia’s first Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) Forum.
01 Jul 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International cyber forum a milestone for Defence

Holding the event locally allowed more Defence personnel to benefit from training and capability development.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Ship's company of HMAS Canberra exercise their Freedom of Entry through the streets of Wellington.
30 Jun 2025
Navy
News

Anzac spirit unites capitals and navies

HMAS Canberra honours the spirit of the Anzacs during a port visit to Wellington, New Zealand.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Group shot of military and civilian personnel in front of a building in Washington.
30 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

NATO urges civil-military health alliance

Partners acknowledge the need to work with civilian colleagues in an integrated national network.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Commander Space Command, Major General Gregory Novak, addresses the Combined Space Operations Initiative Policy and Legal Working Group in Canberra.
30 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Global partners shape access to space

A meeting strengthens the mutual understanding of strategic communications, barriers and information sharing.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Sapper Charlize Lloyd-Phillips, member of the Australian Defence Force Women's Rugby League team.
30 Jun 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Rugby league from Roosters to international stage

Late convert earns representative honours for Defence in two full-contact codes.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army pharmacist Captain Jonathan Seib handles drugs on board HMAS Canberra.
29 Jun 2025
Navy
News

Inside Canberra’s floating hospital

HMAS Canberra's medical emergency team act as first responders on the high seas.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
HMAS Canberra and Royal New Zealand Navy players pose for a group photo before a friendly Australian Rules match in Wellington, New Zealand.
28 Jun 2025
Navy
News

Aussie rule snapped in Battle of the Tasman

Kiwis trounce trans-Tasman rivals in Australian Rules football clash between navies.

Alliances & relationships | Ceremonies & events
Participants of the three week Apprentice Network Technician 'Train the Trainer' session at the Navy Training Systems Centre - Randwick.
27 Jun 2025
Navy
News

Aegis training moves on shore

Navy reaches a significant milestone in sovereign training capabilities.

Exercises & training | Industry & partnership
Commander Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2025, Brigadier Jennifer Harris, addressed Vietnamese People's Army engineers on the fourth and final day of mental health training in Hanoi.
26 Jun 2025
Navy, Army
News

Hard-won lessons on military mental health

Brigadier shares a personal message on resilience with Vietnamese engineers bound for Africa UN mission.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions