Home News and events Navy news Navy news Keywords 23 Apr 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Boost in ability to strike from afar Long-range strike capabilities and advanced targeting systems will receive $28 billion to $35 billion in the coming decade. 23 Apr 2024 Navy News Family legacy honoured at Gallipoli Navy musician Able Seaman Jessie Bartlett will represent a nation, both past and present, playing at the Anzac Day dawn service in Gallipoli. 20 Apr 2024 Navy, Army News Merchant Navy veteran honoured Don Kennedy has been awarded one of the highest honours given by the US Congress: the Merchant Mariners of WW2 Congressional Gold Medal. 20 Apr 2024 Navy, Army News Family history motivates Defence service Able Seaman Rachel Brandt reflects on the sacrifice made by her great-great-uncle in France during World War 1. 18 Apr 2024 Navy News Funding injection to boost Navy capability A newly released funding program has outlined Australia’s investment in developing a Navy with enhanced maritime, air and land strike capability. 17 Apr 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Defence strategy homes in on Australia's greatest risks The Australian Government has released the inaugural National Defence Strategy and 2024 Integrated Investment Program. 16 Apr 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Letters of support lift spirits An Army chaplain delivers letters of support and traditional guardian dolls to Ukrainian soldiers training in England. 15 Apr 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Reservists enhance Ukrainian soldiers' survivability Four Army reserve engineers are delivering leadership training courses to Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers in England. 11 Apr 2024 Navy News Galley gets a facelift HMAS Coonawarra’s mess has been renovated after being damaged by fire in 2022. 11 Apr 2024 Navy News NSW Health leaders tour ship medical facilities A group of senior medical administrators and specialists from five major NSW hospitals participated in a clinical tour on board HMAS Adelaide. 09 Apr 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News New ADF senior leaders announced Vice Admiral David Johnston has been nominated as the new Chief of the Defence Force, among a number of senior command changes. 09 Apr 2024 Navy, Army, Air Force News Indigenous students get a taste of Defence life Twelve students from NSW have taken part in the Defence Work Experience Indigenous Youth Program.