A sailor with binoculars looks out to sea to a ship in the distance.
12 May 2026
Navy
News

Old friends drop in on 'the blue'

HMAS Toowoomba’s commanding officer visits the oldest ship in the United States Navy.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems team stand around on the sand arena operating their sub‑60kg semi‑autonomous rover.
12 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

ADFA takes on international robotics competition

ADFA Trainee Officers and civilian students from the University of NSW compete in the Australian Rover Challenge.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A man in Navy uniform and wearing a mask provide medical treatment to a woman.
12 May 2026
Navy
News

Proud to be an Australian Navy nurse

A Navy commander reflects on the importance of empowering nurses this International Nurses Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
People sit cross‑legged on the floor in a circle in a room, with a message stick placed in front of one person.
11 May 2026
Navy
News

Coonawarra welcomes Top End community

HMAS Coonawarra opens its base to showcase Navy operations during Northern Territory Defence Week.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Seven ships sail in the same direction in a deep blue sea.
11 May 2026
Navy
News

Five nations sail as one

A maritime warfare officer trainee pulls bridge watch on board HMAS Toowoomba during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in a blue sports uniform with his arms raised as a ball is in the air, with a woman running toward him.
11 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Bandits steal victory in touch final

ADF teams contest a close touch football final as the Bandits secure a narrow championship win.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A large group of people gather for a photo in a conference exhibition hall.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Australia showcases sovereign defence capability

Defence and the Australian Submarine Agency are a unified Australian presence at the Sea-Air-Space 2026 Conference.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Defence personnel load large cylindrical objects into the side of a helicopter.
08 May 2026
Navy
News

Many navies make light work

Royal Australian Navy ships join the Philippines’ largest multinational anti-submarine warfare activity.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A uniformed man works on a laptop at a table, with other people partially visible at the same workspace.
08 May 2026
Navy, Army, Cyber
News

Cyber defenders hunt invaders in virtual fight

ADF cyber specialists work with international partner to defend the cyber battlespace during Exercise Balikatan.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Sailors standing beneath a 5-inch gun on the deck of the ship, some with ammunition held in their hands.
08 May 2026
Navy
News

Regional presence deployments continue in 2026

Australia continues its regional engagement through the 2026 regional presence deployment program.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Men in uniform stand indoors with heads bowed and eyes closed, with hands resting on the shoulders of those in front.
07 May 2026
Navy, Army
News

Faith forum strengthens Pacific cooperation

Military faith leaders gather in Fiji to strengthen regional cooperation and spiritual support across Pacific forces.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
Two people walk near a helicopter on the flight deck of a ship.
07 May 2026
Navy
News

Allies work as one launching and landing at sea

Navy practises aircraft cross-decking with the US, Canada and Japan during Exercise Balikatan.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions