Around eight Navy sailors stand side by side in the courtyard at the Australian War Memorial.
30 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Navy's 2026 Sailor of the Year recognised

From electronics technician to Navy Sailor of the Year, Leading Seaman Jesse Nicholson is recognised for his professionalism and service.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A ship sailing in a harbour, buildings and greenery on the shore in the background.
30 Mar 2026
Navy
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Cultural respect at sea

Regional navies strengthen cooperation during Exercise Kakadu while respecting cultural and religious practices at sea.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Men playing a game of baseball.
30 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Back-to-back baseball champions

ADF players come together to forge connections, support a great cause and enjoy plenty of fun on the field.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A ship sails ahead in open water, viewed from another ship’s deck with railings and equipment visible.
30 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Exercises deepen Australia-Japan ties

Australia and Japan conduct simultaneous naval exercises to improve cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A man in camouflage uniform stands at a lectern, gesturing to three men sitting beside him in a medium-sized room facing an audience.
27 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Press club encourages strategic thinking

HMAS Stirling has turned its mess into a space for professional learning and strategic discussion.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
A female AFL player jumps up to a high ball with other players running towards her.
27 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

An Army-coloured white wash

Army AFL players too good for Navy and Air Force at this year's ADF Aussie Rules National Carnival.

Sports, health & wellbeing
A man and a woman in Navy uniforms dispose of large black rubbish bags.
27 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Defence project powers waste-to-energy innovation

New research is advancing innovative waste-to-energy solutions to support Defence operations.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Two ships, one closer to camera than the other, sit on calm seas on a cloudy day.
27 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Food tastes better with international friends

Philippine Navy ship BRP Diego Silang conducts her first entry into and resupply at Sydney Harbour.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of people standing on a ship’s helipad with Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city skyline in the background.
27 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Developing Reliant friendships

Pacific journalists tour Australian Defence Vessel Reliant to learn about Australia’s support across the region.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
A person walking through a tunnel with images on either side.
26 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space, Cyber
News

ADSTAR summit to focus on accelerating capability

Leading researchers, industry partners and defence specialists prepare for the 2026 ADSTAR Summit.

Capability & technology | Ceremonies & events
A woman in a camouflage Navy uniform, with a red patch reading ‘RAN Recruit’ on her shoulder, stands on the deck of a ship smiling out to sea.
26 Mar 2026
Navy
News

New recruits test sea legs

New Navy recruits experience life at sea for the first time during the Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour.

Exercises & training | People & service
Lieutenant Commander Brianna Webb leans in to view another ship.
26 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Generations of training in the South China Sea

A HMAS Toowoomba navigator is helping to train the next generation of maritime warfare officers.

Exercises & training | People & service