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Industry staff of the international interoperable underwater communications and relay capability at Exercise Autonomous Warrior, at HMAS Creswell.
06 Dec 2023
Navy
News

Scientists dive into better communication

Jervis Bay provided a controlled environment to test and evaluate trusted autonomous technologies for Navy.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
HMAS Toowoomba sailors Petty Officer Peter Sutton, left, and Able Seaman Finn Jackson display the national flag of the Philippines during the inaugural maritime cooperative activity during a regional presence deployment.
06 Dec 2023
Navy
News

Reflecting and celebrating diversity

Members of HMAS Toowoomba with Filipino heritage reflected as their ship sailed in company with the Philippine Navy. 

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Australian Navy Cadets during the launch of the youth development program on board HMAS Adelaide in Sydney.
05 Dec 2023
Navy
News

New horizons for Navy cadets

Navy's new Cadet Youth Development Continuum was recently launched on board HMAS Adelaide.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
Members from HMAS Toowoomba shake hands with members from the Vietnamese Naval Technical College after playing volleyball during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023.
04 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Stronger than ever in the Indo-Pacific

This year's Indo-Pacific Endeavour engaged 14 nations and involved more than 2000 Defence personnel.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Recipient of the 2023 Prince of Wales Award, Major Ryan Barwick, centre left, with his civilian employer, Jeff Batten of UBH group, and Major General Douglas Laidlaw at the ACT Prince of Wales Awards Ceremony at Government House.
04 Dec 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Four decades of supporting reservists

The recipients of the 2024 Prince of Wales Award have been announced as the scheme celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Philippine Navy ships BRP Davao Del Sur, centre, and BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, back, conduct a maritime cooperative activity with HMAS Toowoomba during a regional presence deployment.
01 Dec 2023
Navy, Air Force
News

Partnerships strengthened in the Philippines

A maritime cooperative activity reinforced Australia's longstanding defence relationship with the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships
HMAS Stalwart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter ‘Boomerang’ conducts a vertical replenishment while the ship conducts a replenishment at sea with HMAS Brisbane.
29 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Adding fuel to the fleet

Navy warships participate in a Japan-led maritime exercise while in the Philippine Sea during Exercise Annualex.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
From left, Able Seaman Hayden Beaver, Lieutenant Ben Page and Lieutenant Commander Matthew Urquhart on the forecastle of HMAS Brisbane during Annualex 2023.
29 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Canberra connections on board Brisbane

The sailors and officers in HMAS Brisbane are a tight-knit family who work, train and travel the world together.

People & service
Governor-General General (retd) David Hurley and Linda Hurley host the Gallipoli Scholarship Fund recipients.
28 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Service and sacrifice empower next generation

The Gallipoli Scholarship Fund continues to ignite the dreams of future doers, thinkers and leaders. 

Awards & recognition | People & service
Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Jonathan Earley, presents a Group Commendation, to MH-60R Technical Training – Seahawk Simulation Warfare Centre at HMAS Albatross Nowra.
28 Nov 2023
Navy
News

Seahawk technical training staff commended

Technical staff from the Seahawk Simulator Warfare Centre in HMAS Albatross have been commended by the Chief of Navy.

Awards & recognition
Personnel from JS Sazanami’s embarked Super Auk helicopter on HMAS Brisbane.
28 Nov 2023
Navy, Air Force
News

Countries go from strength to strength

The ADF strengthens ties with Japan as Exercise Nichi Gou Trident kicks-off during a regional presence deployment.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Kiribati national Rugby Sevens players train with members of the ADF Rugby Sevens team.
27 Nov 2023
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Kiribati Rugby Sevens set sights on Olympics

The ADF hosted the Kiribati national Rugby Sevens team in Brisbane to support growth of the sport in the Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Sports, health & wellbeing