An aviator bends down on one knee in front of an aircraft.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Sailor drawn to mix of freedom and stability

Passionate about travel, Lieutenant Anthony Nightingale set his sights on a career in Navy.

People & service
HMAS Choules sailor, Seaman Communications Information Systems Laura Reeves holds a phone up to her ear as she conducts a COMEX (communications training) with partner nations during Exercise KAKADU 26.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

The women shaping HMAS Choules

HMAS Choules celebrates International Women’s Day through the sharing of ideas, stories and experiences.

Exercises & training | People & service
A Navy member in an orange cold-weather jacket and head protection smiles, with ocean in the background.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Boatswains battle extreme weather at sea

High-level training and special suits help personnel thrive in freezing conditions.

Operations & missions | People & service
Four naval ships sail in close formation at sea, with a low green peninsula visible in the background.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Complex naval manoeuvres at sea

Regional partner navies conduct coordinated maritime manoeuvres off northern Australia during Exercise Kakadu.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of people in uniform stand in three rows in front of a large demountable building, their right fists raised.
16 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Six navies align for Exercise Kakadu

Warships from six nations begin joint transit training in Australia ahead of Exercise Kakadu.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Defence personnel from India climb and inflatable obstacle course.
16 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Friendly competition heats up

Teamwork and strength were the focus of the sports day that kicked off Exercise Kakadu in the NT.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Several people in camouflage uniforms sit and stand around a laptop computer in a room.
16 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Popular domain takes up more space

A multinational space command plays a growing role in Exercise Cobra Gold’s warfighting drills.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An Army vehicle drives from a boat onto the shore of a beach.
13 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Amphibious force storms Queensland beach

Soldiers, sailors and aviators aboard HMA Ships Canberra and Choules participate in Exercise Wader.

Exercises & training | Operations & missions
An aerial shot of a shipbuilding yard on the WA coast.
13 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Leap forward for Henderson Defence Precinct

Defence awards design consultancy services contract to Bechtel Infrastructure Australia Pty Ltd.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Two ships are joined by a fuel line. Navy personnel on one of the ships look out to sea.
12 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Exercise Milan brings action and milestones

HMAS Warramunga completes the sea phase of Exercise Milan in the Bay of Bengal.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An aircraft climbs through the sky above trees.
12 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia deploys Wedgetail to Gulf

Australia deploys a Wedgetail to the Gulf to help protect Australians and provide reconnaissance capability.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A woman in uniform holds a presentation box while standing beside a man in uniform holding a framed certificate.
12 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Four decades of shaping the Navy workforce

Commander Barbara Woodruff receives the Federation Star for four decades of service in the Navy.

Awards & recognition | People & service