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Combat Systems Operator Mine Warfare Able Seaman Grayden Ash inspects the SeaFox expendable mine neutralisation system onboard a mine countermeasure support boat during Exercise Dugong.
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.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Leading Seaman Edmund Tomsana in the boatswain's store on board HMAS Choules off the coast of Townsville, QLD.
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.

People & service
Dive team members from Australian Clearance Diving Team One prepare to conduct a mine countermeasure during Exercise Dugong at Eden, NSW.
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.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Industry staff of the international interoperable underwater communications and relay capability at Exercise Autonomous Warrior at HMAS Creswell.
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.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Commanding Officer HMAS Warramunga, Commander Jennifer Graham signs the guest book during an official visit of Sattahip Naval Base, Sattahip, Thailand.
04 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Exchanges strengthen Australia-Thai relations

A port visit by HMAS Warramunga enhances Australia and Thailand's partnership.

Alliances & relationships
Two players from the Army and the Air Force jump to contest the ball during the ADF Australian Rules Football Carnival in Melbourne. Photo: Corporal Jonathan Goedhart
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.

Sports, health & wellbeing
Defence Member and Family Support (DMFS) staff hand out welcome packs during the DMFS welcome event held at Sydney Zoo, NSW.
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.

Community engagement | People & service
Royal New Zealand Navy Lieutenant George Sinclair in front of HMAS Stalwart at Fleet Base West in Perth, WA.
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.

Alliances & relationships | People & service
Navy sailor Leading Seaman Matthew Parry represents his ADF soccer team as he kicks a ball at HMAS Albatross.
02 Apr 2024
Navy
News

Sailor takes a shot at world stage

Leading Seaman Matthew Parry has played football since he was a boy, now his dream is to play for the ADF.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Able Seaman Harley Seckold, right, with APS representatives from Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group and Navy on board MV Sycamore during Exercise Immerse.
28 Mar 2024
Navy
News

A taste of Navy life for APS

Seven APS members have experienced Navy training and life at sea on board MV Sycamore during Exercise Immerse.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Attendees of the Maritime Warfare Officer Course at HMAS Stirling.
27 Mar 2024
Navy, Army
News

Navy to share maritime skills with Army officers

Six Army officers are undertaking the Accelerated Maritime Warfare Officer Course in WA and NSW.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Leading Seaman Chloe Hearne with a 10-inch light on the bridgewing of HMAS Yarra.
26 Mar 2024
Navy
News

Friends become family at sea

Despite growing up in the bush, Navy’s Leading Seaman Chloe Hearne feels more at home on the water.

People & service
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