An EC135 helicopter taxis on the flight line at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales.
27 Feb 2026
Navy
News

723 Squadron celebrates flying milestone

723 Squadron has soared past a remarkable aviation milestone, recording an impressive 50,000 flying hours on the EC-135 helicopter fleet.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Two Navy personnel visit a Navy veteran on her 106th birthday in her home.
27 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Love, loss and loyal service

106-year-old Merle Hare reflects on a Navy career inspired by her siblings serving in Army and Air Force.

Commemoration & history | People & service
A portrait shot of a woman in Navy uniform.
27 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Championing inclusion through Mardi Gras

Rear Admiral Tish van Stralen reflects on diversity in Defence and her role as an LGBTQIA+ Champion.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
People in military uniform stand and salute beside the memorial pool as people watch from a balcony above.
27 Feb 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Employers recognised for cadet staff support

Employers across Australia are formally recognised for supporting staff who volunteer in Defence cadet programs.

Community engagement | Industry & partnership
Military members greet each other and shake hands.
26 Feb 2026
Navy
News

People to people, navy to navy

HMAS Warramunga visits India to engage in multilateral exercises, cultural events, sports and to build connections.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
An man in Navy uniform stands onshore in front of a ship.
26 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Celebrating connection between service and identity

On February 28, a contingent of Defence personnel, uniformed and civilian, will march in the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Navy personnel wearing blue protective headwear stand on the deck of a ship.
26 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Grab-and-go on the high seas

HMAS Toowoomba is refuelled in the East China Sea by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel JS Towada.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Two civilian women and a military man sit at a table by a shipping dock.
25 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Touching base with the past

After calling HMAS Coonawarra home in the '70s and '80s, the Smith family revisit the base with fond memories in tow.

Commemoration & history | Community engagement
Navy personnel pose with arms crossed at night time.
25 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Ship's super stewards excel

The spartan flight deck of HMAS Toowoomba is transformed into a five-star pavilion for guests.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Two Navy personnel in uniform stand in a ship's engine room filled with red light and metal equipment.
24 Feb 2026
Navy
News

The backbone of a modern navy

Two HMAS Toowooomba stokers talk about living up to the legacy of those who went before them.

Operations & missions | People & service
A helicopter flies in the sky with a small section of a ship visible at the edge of the frame.
23 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Second South China Sea transit for Toowoomba

HMAS Toowoomba strengthens regional security partnerships during her latest South China Sea transit.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
A submarine surfaces near a dock.
23 Feb 2026
Navy
News

Submarine swims toward sovereign capability

The maintenance of HMS Anson at HMAS Stirling displays Defence's progress in supporting rotating nuclear-powered submarines.

Alliances & relationships | Industry & partnership