A navy ship sails in blue-grey waters on a cloudy day.
13 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Eyre arrives at her home port

The second of Navy's six Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels marks a significant milestone.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man in Navy uniform standing in front of a white vehicle.
13 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Bravery on the battlefield and beyond

After an improvised explosive device shattered a UN patrol, one Navy member's resilience and swift actions saved lives.

Awards & recognition | Operations & missions
A person hangs on a rope from a rock face with blue sky, sun and green plains in the background.
13 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Between a rocky and an icy place

Over two weeks, Defence personnel put their skills to the test at the Rock and Ice 25 carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A player in maroon singlet and shorts scores a try by diving between defenders dressed in black with teal-and-white stripes.
13 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International flavour to touch nationals

Visiting Fijian teams bring their special flair to Defence championships in Queensland.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Navy personnel on a jetty discuss explosive ordnance disposal.
10 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Mine hunters reach new depths

Clearance divers refine tactics, techniques and procedures in Cockburn Sound, Western Australia.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A group of Navy personnel in exercise gear stand and sit in a group on the deck of a ship with a sunrise in the background.
10 Oct 2025
Navy
News

'Ballaratitude' boosts morale

Navy personnel on board HMAS Ballarat focus on physical and mental health during deployment.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Three Defence personnel in three different service uniforms hold a commendation.
09 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Creative talents on display

Sailor uses his graphic design training to create a new challenge coin for the Chief of Joint Capabilities.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A group of people in firefighting gear face a bright yellow 'fire' light in a firefighting scenario.
09 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Handling the heat with first responders

Navy personnel work with emergency services to hone firefighting skills on Exercise Vulcan Phoenix.

Exercises & training
Earth appears as a round blue ball, from the view of a satellite.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

Satellite's progress is out of this world

Defence nanosatellite, Buccaneer Main Mission, impresses as it orbits the Earth collecting data.

Capability & technology
A Sri Lankan and an Australian air force officer stand in front of a Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft in a hangar.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Partnerships fly beyond the horizon

An aviation asset gifted by Australia to Sri Lanka proves invaluable in maritime surveillance, and search and rescue.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A photographer in a helicopter films navy ships sailing information on open ocean.
08 Oct 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Regional partners mark firsts on Ex Bersama Lima

Five Power Defence Arrangements exercise develops cyber, unmanned aircraft, aerial re-supply and disaster relief.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man runs in front of others on a sunny day.
07 Oct 2025
Navy
News

Taking it to the limit

Sub-Lieutenant Gus Coleman works off 31 croissants at the Ironman Championships in France.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service