Staff and students of the Royal Australian Navy Regional Indigenous Development Coordinator course conduct a Yarning Circle together at HMAS Albatross, NSW.
26 Feb 2025
Navy
News

RAN spreads net to recruit First Nations advisers

Navy Indigenous, which often handles complex issues, is expanding to meet demand for its specialist skill set.

Community engagement | People & service
The Foreign Forces Desert Immersion Course instructs military personnel in Bedouin culture and desert tactics, techniques and procedures.
26 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

UAE survival training taps into Bedouin skills

Military personnel have seized a chance to enhance their skills through a one-of-a-kind tactical desert training course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
As part of Australia’s whole-of-government maritime border protection efforts, Defence routinely monitors all maritime traffic in our Exclusive Economic Zone and maritime approaches. Australia respects the right of all states under international law to exercise freedom of navigation and overflight in international waters and airspace, just as we expect others to respect our right to do the same.
25 Feb 2025
News

Update - People’s Liberation Army–Navy vessels operating near Australia

People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Task Group 107, comprised of the Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang, the Renhai-class Cruiser Zunyi, and the Fuchi…

Operations & missions
A RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft departs during Exercise Cope North 25, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
25 Feb 2025
Air Force
News

Tankers band together

Australian, Japanese and American refuelling aircraft keep thirsty jets in the sky during Exercise Cope North.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training

Media releases

Media release
26 Feb 2025

Virginia class submarine moors in Australia for the first US submarine visit of 2025

Media release
24 Feb 2025

New research grants awarded to bolster Defence capability

Media release
22 Feb 2025

Chief of Defence Force welcomes new Trainee Officers to ADFA

Statement
17 Feb 2025

2025 Australia-China Defence Strategic Dialogue

Media release
16 Feb 2025

HMAS Hobart joins Indonesian Navy fleet review and Exercise Komodo 25

Media release
16 Feb 2025

Australian employers experience reserve service at Boss X International