Three people in firefighter uniforms and red helmets wearing Red Cross vests over the uniforms attend to a man seated in an open-roofed vehicle on the deck of a ship.
11 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Training turns pressure into precision

Military medical teams aboard HMAS Canberra train to deliver high-quality care in demanding environments.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Three Defence personnel, one each from Navy, Army and Air Force hold wreaths to lay at a cannon-style weapon memorial.
11 Mar 2026
Navy, Army
News

Anniversary of the bombing of Darwin remembered

Navy personnel remember the 88 who died and the the resilience of the Top End, 84 years on.

Commemoration & history
A Navy member stands with an Army member, both holding an award certificate.
11 Mar 2026
Navy, Army
News

Like a dux to water

Army's Captain Pascal-Walter Price tops Navy's officer-of-the-watch course.

Exercises & training | People & service
Two women in military uniform sign a document with New Zealand and Australian flags behind them.
11 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Cyber partnership strengthens across Tasman

Australia and New Zealand sign a memorandum that expands shared access to a cyber training platform.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Grey stone headstone with a detailed plaque featuring a carved ship, a crest and a portrait, with three small flags placed above it.
10 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Honouring an Antarctic pioneer

Unmarked for half a century, Captain John King Davis’ grave is rededicated by Navy to honour his Antarctic legacy.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Defence personnel march in a group past a colourful building on a Sydney street.
10 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Celebrating a champion who turned the tide

Chief Petty Officer Anita van der Meer marches in uniform in the Sydney 2026 Mardi Gras parade one last time.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A man in uniform stands behind a podium on a stage with four people seated nearby and a large screen above them.
10 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Navies meet to strengthen ties

An international maritime seminar in India brings partner navies together to enhance regional maritime cooperation.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A Navy member stands in front of an emblem facing others. One person in the room has their hand raised.
10 Mar 2026
Navy, Space, Cyber
News

Full circle in Defence cyber training

Leading Seaman Kristina Musumeci goes from student to instructor in Defence cyber operations.

Exercises & training | People & service
A woman in Navy uniform outside near a hedge, with a large building in the background.
08 Mar 2026
Navy
News

‘Navy pushes me to be my best’

Leading Seaman Elodie Miles builds confidence and connection through her career in the Royal Australian Navy.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A woman in Navy uniform stands outdoors holding a printed photo of two boys.
07 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Telling their stories while writing her own

Commander Sarah West develops a Navy career shaped by storytelling, leadership and the people she serves with.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A woman in Navy uniform stands in front of a concrete wall outdoors.
07 Mar 2026
Navy
News

The power of inclusive leadership

Captain Fiona Eggins reflects on the people and experiences that guide her leadership in the Navy.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A Navy member places clearance diving headwear onto a young smiling child who is sitting on a chair.
06 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Thousands celebrate Navy milestone

The Australian National Maritime Museum honours 125 years of Navy with an interactive open day.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement