A sailor stands smiling in front of a ship
15 May 2026
Navy
News

Short films make a big impact for the fleet

Chaplain Simon Edds has brought LGBTQIA+ to the big screen across Navy.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Defence Families celebrations
15 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

A day to thank military families

The ADF recognises the support of Defence families far and wide on the UN International Day of Families.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Six men in white sailor uniforms stand with their arms over each other’s shoulders, three wearing lolly leis.
14 May 2026
Navy
News

From Port Moresby to Cerberus

Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel train alongside Australians at the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Three Australian Defence Force members, one each from Navy, Army and Air Force, kneel to place flower wreaths on the ground.
14 May 2026
Navy
News

Allies honour battle that turned the tide of WWII

A ceremony at Darwin's USS Peary memorial commemorates those killed in the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Commemoration & history
A group of military personnel wearing hi-vis vests load boxes into a aircraft.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Pacific partners deliver disaster support across PNG

Australia and PNG deliver critical humanitarian assistance to communities across PNG following Tropical Cyclone Maila.

Alliances & relationships | Relief & assistance
Sophie Zardins sits in front of a laptop holding the COHERE cyber domain publication.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Cyber
News

Shaping Defence’s cyber coherence

A new cyber framework is guiding Defence operations across land, air, maritime, space and cyber domains.

Capability & technology | People & service
A man in a grass skirt holds a long object, while two other men in grass skirts do the same while facing a different direction as an audience watches.
14 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

International Day builds connections

International Day at the Australian War College brings together course members from 27 nations to share cultures.

Alliances & relationships | Community engagement
A military vehicle drives from a small vessel onto a beach.
13 May 2026
Navy, Army
News

Army proves HIMARS deployability from ship to shore

A high mobility artillery rocket system deploys to a northern Queensland beach with support from HMAS Choules.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A Navy chef reaches to help a young girl who is decorating a cupcake with icing.
13 May 2026
Navy
News

Navy celebrates 125 years with locals

A community day at HMAS Stirling thrills thousands of visitors with interactive displays, tours and more.

Ceremonies & events | Community engagement
Navy Commodore David Frost is holding his award and is flanked by two men.
13 May 2026
Navy
News

United States honour for Australian naval leader

An Australian Navy commodore is awarded the National President's Medal for outstanding contributions to maritime services.

Awards & recognition | People & service
A Navy officer paints with watercolours on the deck of a ship.
13 May 2026
Navy
News

Creativity flourishes on board Ballarat

The crew of HMAS Ballarat take time for their creative pursuits, bringing a balance to their lives on board.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
A woman in Navy uniform sings into a microphone, with music stands and a saxophonist behind her.
13 May 2026
Navy
News

Coming home to Albany

A Navy musician returns home to Albany, nearly 40 years after beginning her career there as a cadet.

Community engagement | People & service