A Navy member sits at a table with colourful cards laid out on it.
18 Mar 2026
Navy
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Small gifts bring big cheer

For six years, children at the Goodstart Child Care Centre have sent packages and letters to a Navy officer.

Community engagement | People & service
A Navy medic in uniform works on a fake patient.
18 Mar 2026
Navy
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Maritime medic role for Rocky local

Transiting on board HMAS Choules, a 21-year-old Navy medic is experiencing her first Exercise Kakadu.

Exercises & training | People & service
A jet aircraft flies through a clear blue sky with visible exhaust flame and vapour trails.
18 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Defence brings airpower to Skyfire

The ADF supports Skyfire 2026 in Canberra with an F‑35A flypast, ceremonial displays and more.

Capability & technology | Community engagement
Two women in pink rash vests stand next to a bright yellow surfboard on a beach.
18 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Serving up surf rescue skills

Defence personnel dive into surf-rescue training from former world champion Pam Burridge on the NSW south coast.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Hindu Priestess and Navy's first full-time Hindu Chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing at HMAS Harman in the lead-up to Harmony Week. Photo: Kris Kerehona
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Making more than history

Navy's first full-time Hindu Chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing helps personnel find strength, meaning and purpose.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
An aviator bends down on one knee in front of an aircraft.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Sailor drawn to mix of freedom and stability

Passionate about travel, Lieutenant Anthony Nightingale set his sights on a career in Navy.

People & service
HMAS Choules sailor, Seaman Communications Information Systems Laura Reeves holds a phone up to her ear as she conducts a COMEX (communications training) with partner nations during Exercise KAKADU 26.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
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The women shaping HMAS Choules

HMAS Choules celebrates International Women’s Day through the sharing of ideas, stories and experiences.

Exercises & training | People & service
A Navy member in an orange cold-weather jacket and head protection smiles, with ocean in the background.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Boatswains battle extreme weather at sea

High-level training and special suits help personnel thrive in freezing conditions.

Operations & missions | People & service
Four naval ships sail in close formation at sea, with a low green peninsula visible in the background.
17 Mar 2026
Navy
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Complex naval manoeuvres at sea

Regional partner navies conduct coordinated maritime manoeuvres off northern Australia during Exercise Kakadu.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A group of people in uniform stand in three rows in front of a large demountable building, their right fists raised.
16 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Six navies align for Exercise Kakadu

Warships from six nations begin joint transit training in Australia ahead of Exercise Kakadu.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Defence personnel from India climb and inflatable obstacle course.
16 Mar 2026
Navy
News

Friendly competition heats up

Teamwork and strength were the focus of the sports day that kicked off Exercise Kakadu in the NT.

Exercises & training | Sports, health & wellbeing
Several people in camouflage uniforms sit and stand around a laptop computer in a room.
16 Mar 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force, Space
News

Popular domain takes up more space

A multinational space command plays a growing role in Exercise Cobra Gold’s warfighting drills.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training