Australian Army Trooper Lachlan Ireland instructs at an Australian Football League (AFL) skills workshop for students of Ted Diro Primary School in Port Moresby, during an Australian Defence Force sports training program in Papua New Guinea. Photo by CPO Paul Berry.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army
News

ADF and AFL bring sports and skills training to PNG military school

As part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Pacific Sports Program being carried out in Papua New Guinea (PNG) this week, ADF AFL coaches took…

Sports, health & wellbeing
More than 360 Trainee Officers have started at the Australian Defence Force Academy with five weeks of Year One Familiarisation Training.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Academy trainees ace introduction to Defence life

ADFA's five-week Year One Familiarisation Training introduces military life, instilling discipline, teamwork and resilience.

Exercises & training | People & service
Able Seaman Phoebe Poole from 808 Squadron's 801 Flight, works on the embarked MH-60R-Sea Hawk helicpoter, aboard HMAS Arunta, ahead of the ship's Navy Week open day in the Port of Melbourne.
06 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Riverina recruit flies high in Navy skies

Able Seaman Phoebe Poole gives her family a tour of HMAS Arunta during a Navy Week port visit.

People & service
Captain Rebecca Levitt, Commanding Officer HMAS Kuttabul, swaps shoulder patches with Captain Matthew Rooney, Commanding Officer USCGC Midgett, alongside Garden Island Defence Precinct during Midgett's visit to Sydney.
06 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Sydney visit a 'cutter' above for US Coast Guard

USCGC Midgett lays over in NSW during Operation Pacific Blue promoting maritime security in Oceania.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Above: Air Force Service Medallions, L to R, recognising 20 years, 10 years and four years of service.
06 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

More recognition for transitioning personnel

ADF personnel to receive new service medallions recognising their time in Defence.

Awards & recognition
Members of HMAS Choules’ flight deck team prepare an Army CH-47 Chinook for take-off during deck landing practice while off the coast of Townsville. Photos: Able Seaman Danyellah Hill
06 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Doing the safety dance at sea

HMAS Choules conducts its Aviation Sea Safety Assessment and requalifies Army pilots.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
The Rats of Tobruk memorial band members at the Rats hall in Melbourne.
05 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Band gives a shout-out for new members

The Rats of Tobruk are looking for new members to carry its music across the globe.

Community engagement | People & service
The final tournament of HMAS Kuttabul’s annual 2025 Fleet Sports Burrell Cup Tennis competition at Holsworthy Barracks, New South Wales.
05 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Hot shots on the court

Tennis players serve up the heat during Navy’s Carr and Burrell Cups.

Sports, health & wellbeing
RAAF P-8A Poseidon during a maritime cooperative activity consisting of Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Hobart, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship Akizuki, Philippine Navy ship BRPJose Rizal, and US Navy ship USS Benfold.
05 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Places to go, counterparts to see

HMAS Hobart trains and transits with partners during the first regional presence deployment of the year.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Stand-up comedian Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann performs at Camp Baird Headquarters in the Middle East for deployed ADF personnel during the Forces Entertainment Tour.
04 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Comedian's admiration for troops is no joke

Australian comedian Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann performs in the Middle East during the Forces Entertainment Tour.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Commander United States Naval Forces Central Command and Commander Combined Maritime Forces, Vice-Admiral George M. Wikoff presents a certificate of commendation to Royal Australia Navy Leading Seaman Summer Vardy for exemplary service while deployed to the Middle East.
04 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Sailor excels with allied navies in Middle East

Royal Australian Navy's Leading Seaman Summer Vardy earns a United States Navy commander's commendation.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Jim McDowell will retire in April.
03 Mar 2025
Navy
Editorial

Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment announcement

Defence acknowledges the upcoming retirement of Deputy Secretary Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment.

Industry & partnership | People & service