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
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
Men in AFL uniforms leap for a high ball as spectators watch from stadium seating.
07 May 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF mounts comeback in Anzac Day curtain-raiser

The ADF Anzac Aussie Rules team secures a late win over Australian Combined Emergency Services on Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | Sports, health & wellbeing
A submarine in the ocean.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

Submarines conduct twin visits in Port Phillip

Two Collins-class submarines have slipped into port in Victoria for brief respite and resupply.

Capability & technology
A group of Indigenous people gather around a memorial stone.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

Remembering a wartime tragedy in the Top End

A new plaque commemorating the sinking of HMAS Patricia Cam honours the shared service and loss of Navy and Yolŋu people.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
A sailor stands in front of a city skyline and beach in her Navy uniform.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

An unexpected path to a life-changing career

Chief Petty Officer Saluluelanei Gray shares how a chance encounter led to a cherished Navy career.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Two men shape up against each other in judo uniforms.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

Navy judo master mentors next generation

Able Seaman Shane Rigby participates in and mentors talent at the Oceania Military and Police Judo Championships.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Navy commander stands on deck hands on hips facing the camera.
06 May 2026
Navy
News

Shipyards shape a life of service

A Navy lieutenant commander heads home to Melbourne for Anzac Day, where he was first drawn towards a life at sea.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
An Air Force graduate sits with his Navy commander father in front of an aircraft.
05 May 2026
Navy, Air Force
News

Aircraftman's graduation forms family trifecta

Navy Commander Ben Crowther reviews his son’s Air Force graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga.

Ceremonies & events | People & service