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Leading Seaman T works as personal assistant to Chief of Joint Operations at Headquarters Joint Operations Command.
19 May 2025
Navy
News

Navy a haven for strength in diversity

Leading Seaman T finds her Australian family through service with the Royal Australian Navy.

People & service
Australian Army soldiers from 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers patrolling through bush at Holsworthy, NSW, during Exercise Menin Run 2025.
19 May 2025
Army
News

Shake-out for brigade ahead of Talisman Sabre

Reservists step up tempo in route clearance, convoy protection, mobile reconnaissance and fire support on Ex Menin Run.

Community engagement | Exercises & training
Patrick Killen enters the water from Port Noarlunga Jetty as part of the Veterans Dive Initiative open water course.
19 May 2025
Army
News

Military kids take plunge into whole new world

Veterans Dive Initiative’s open water diving course welcomes children of serving and ex-serving ADF members.

Community engagement | People & service
One person who has a particular strong affinity to the Ship is Able Seaman Harley Orpin, with an elaborate tattoo of the ship on his left arm.
18 May 2025
Navy
News

Five years at sea for HMAS Sydney V

Navy's first ship since World War 2 to be commissioned at sea marks its fifth anniversary on the ocean wave.

Commemoration & history | People & service

Media releases

Media release
15 May 2025

Defence families recognised on International Day of Families

Media release
12 May 2025

HMAS Sydney deployed on sanctions enforcement against North Korea

Media release
09 May 2025

ASCA launches next Defence mission focused on counter small uncrewed aerial systems

Media release
08 May 2025

Dual ship commissioning celebrates maritime capability

Media release
01 May 2025

Construction commenced on RAAF Base Darwin Mid-Term Refresh Project

Statement
30 Apr 2025

Australia, the Philippines and the United States conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity

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