Home News and events Navy news Navy news Keywords 09 Apr 2024 Navy News Navy trials free childcare and partner mentoring A recent trial provided Navy families with professional mentoring and free childcare as a retention initiative. 09 Apr 2024 Navy News Clearance divers put to the test The robot’s video feed showed an innocuous-looking cardboard box, but the intelligence gathered indicated it was time to put on a bomb suit. 08 Apr 2024 Navy, Air Force News Four nations combine in maritime first Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the US conducted the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity to strengthen regional cooperation. 08 Apr 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Smashing through the competition The ADF Women's Rugby League team showcased strategic gameplay and strength at the national championships. 08 Apr 2024 Navy News Career lights a spark for sailor With undersea technology moving towards robotic and autonomous systems, it’s an exciting time to be in mine warfare. 05 Apr 2024 Navy News Balancing learning and yearning Originally from the Torres Strait Islands, Leading Seaman Edmund Tomsana reflects on almost a decade in the Navy. 05 Apr 2024 Navy News Nations combine on mine warfare activity Australia's Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong. 04 Apr 2024 Navy News Defence scientists tackle underwater communication A set of protocols, called Phorcys, has been created to allow Defence personnel to communicate securely under the waves. 04 Apr 2024 Navy News Exchanges strengthen Australia-Thai relations A port visit by HMAS Warramunga enhances Australia and Thailand's partnership. 04 Apr 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Army dominates at national AFL carnival The 2024 AFL National Carnival wrapped up in Melbourne last month, with Army women retaining their title and the men taking the silverware from Navy. 03 Apr 2024 Navy News Sydney welcomes Defence families Defence members and their families attended the 2024 Defence Member and Family Support welcome event at Sydney Zoo. 02 Apr 2024 Navy News Putting his mind to it A New Zealand Navy Lieutenant on exchange encourages problem solvers to consider an engineering role with Defence.