Three sailors stand on a ship with their arms crossed while at sea.
24 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Families that live the Anzac spirit

Personnel on board HMAS Toowoomba reflect on how family history inspired their decisions to serve.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Military personnel walk underneath an archway guarded by armed military personnel.
24 Apr 2026
Navy, Army
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The enduring Anzac spirit in South Korea

Even after 111 years, the bond and camaraderie between Australian and New Zealand armed forces remains strong.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A sailor stands in a war cemetery holding a photo of a relative.
24 Apr 2026
Navy
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Bugle call to Bullecourt

Able Seaman Brenton Knight travels to France for Anzac Day to honour his great-great uncle.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A team of Army and Navy all female Federation Guard face the camera.
24 Apr 2026
Navy, Army
News

Remembering nurse's contribution to military history

An Australian Army nurse killed in World War II is honoured by an all‑female catafalque party.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A Navy member crouches to place a poppy on a grave.
24 Apr 2026
Navy
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Sailor's personal connection to the Western Front

Able Seaman Rachel Brandt visits France to honour her great-great uncle who was killed in World War I.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Rows of uniformed personnel stand closely together with their arms linked.
24 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF joins partners in Exercise Balikatan

Australian Defence Force members train with international partners during Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A large group of people gathered on the deck of a ship with a city skyline in the background.
23 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Fleet Engagement Camp inspires Navy cadets

Australian Navy Cadets experience Navy life during a national fleet engagement camp in Sydney.

Community engagement | People & service
A Navy sailor plays a bugle at dawn, with another sailor blurred in the foreground against a blue sky.
23 Apr 2026
Navy
News

The power of a simple bugle call

A Navy bugler reflects on decades of sounding the Last Post ahead of Anzac Day.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon. Richard Marles, MP and Minister of Defense for Japan, Koizumi Shinjiro, hold the contracts onboard Japanese Ship Kumano after signing the 'Mogami Memorandum'.
22 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Navy locks in future frigates

Australia and Japan finalise contracts for the acquisition and construction of Mogami-class frigates.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Navy Commodore inspects the guard.
22 Apr 2026
Navy
News

Dropping a line to the next generation

Ahead of his retirement, Commodore David Greaves reflects on his role at Director General Australian Navy Cadets.

Exercises & training | People & service
People in uniform sit at rows of desks using computers in a classroom while a man speaks at the front of the room.
21 Apr 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

The importance of controlling the narrative

Defence trials new approaches to strengthen workforce capability in the information environment.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
A Japanese and an Australian Navy member talk and look downward at the same area.
20 Apr 2026
Navy
News

First-hand look at Japanese frigate operations

Royal Australian Navy personnel train with Japanese sailors aboard JS Kumano during Exercise Kakadu.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training