RAAF Leading Aircraftwoman Madison Tough hits the ball during the Australian Federal Police Baseball Championships in Canberra 2025.
26 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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A home run for ADF baseball

The ADF Diamond Sports baseball team hit it out of the park at the Australian Federal Police Baseball Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Scott Thomas, from the Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit, standing next to Australian Antarctic Program field site Law Base, Antarctica.
26 Mar 2025
Navy
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Frozen treat for tropical sailor

Two trips to Antarctica were the opportunity of a lifetime for a Queensland-based Navy hydrographer.

Operations & missions | People & service
US Navy sailors participate in a visit, board, search, and seizure drill aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout in the US Central Command area of responsibility.
26 Mar 2025
Navy
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RAN passes baton on Red Sea mission

The US Navy resumes command of Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Middle East.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
ADV Reliant delivers one of three boats to be given to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force during a port visit to Honiara, Solomon Islands.
24 Mar 2025
Navy, Army
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ADF back to Solomons on survey mission

ADV Reliant reinforces longstanding commitment to the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
DSTG Engineer Darin Roberts attaches a radio frequency cable to the engineering model spacecraft during anechoic chamber testing at REDARC Defence & Space.
24 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
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Satellite passes the ultimate test

Defence scientists and engineers launch the Buccaneer Main Mission satellite after years of preparation.

Capability & technology
The Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes conduct an aerial display at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.
21 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Air Force generations on display

Aircraft from the last 80 years fire up in readiness for the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
From left, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, 2025 Sailor of the Year winner, Petty Officer Stephanie Horswood and Warrant Officer of the Navy, Andrew Bertoncin cut the Navy's 124th birthday cake at HMAS Kuttabul, NSW.
21 Mar 2025
Navy
News

Inspiring sailors recognised

Sailor of the Year Petty Officer Stephanie Horswood and seven other nominees are recognised by Navy.

Awards & recognition | People & service
HMAS Encounter's Commanding Officer Commander Tony Ryder presents veteran Able Seaman Colin Cherry with his medals for Naval service during the Koean War, surrounded by Lieutentant Commander Gavin Colgan, Petty Officer Warren Sanders and Leading Seaman Dylan Sanders.
20 Mar 2025
Navy
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Separated by decades, connected by Korea

After more than seven decades, Able Seaman Colin Cherry receives his medals for the Korean War.

Awards & recognition
Personnel deployed to Operation Manitou and Operation Accordion run to support Australian veterans’ families.
20 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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ADF on the run for Legacy in Middle East

Personnel collectively run the 480 kilometres between their bases to support Australian veterans’ families.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
The new ADF bible, supplied by the Bible Society Australia, at the launch ceremony at Russell Offices in Canberra. Photos: Corporal Michael Rogers
19 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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A new source of light for the ADF

After 20 years, a new ADF bible has been officially launched, and contains content specific to ADF service.

Ceremonies & events
MakerSpace site supervisor Daniel Deleur shows Australian Army Craftsmen Edward Viney and Dylan Mountain things people have made, during a site induction at the MakerSpace on Robertson Barracks.
18 Mar 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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MakerSpace solves big problems with clever ideas

Creativity is key to unlocking the potential for smarter thinking and more effective operations.

Capability & technology
Lieutenant Commander Heath Crawford speaks with maritime and strategic communications systems engineering manager Sorin Lupulescu inside the power generation room at Harold E. Holt.
18 Mar 2025
Navy
News

New lease of life for long-range submarine array

Work is under way on a 300-metre-tall transmitter at Naval Communication Station Harold E Holt in WA.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology