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A group of New Zealand Defence personnel stand and look up at a ship from a dock.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Crossing the ditch to boost bonds

Reservists from Australia and New Zealand go on exchange to strengthen capability.

Alliances & relationships
Five people in a small inflatable boat beside a large T-shaped metal frame.
02 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Bilateral exercise boosts readiness

The Australian and Philippine navies strengthen maritime cooperation through Exercise Lumbas.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
A woman and man squat down in sand at the water's edge with a toddler standing between them.
02 Jul 2026
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Centralised support for veterans and their families

The Veteran and Family Wellbeing Agency is launched, marking an important step for the veteran community.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Two Navy officers shake hands as they hand over responsibility for HMAS Sydney
02 Jul 2026
Navy
News

Handing over the weight of command

Command of HMAS Sydney is handed over after the ship arrives in Hawaii for Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

Exercises & training | People & service

Media releases

Media release
24 Jun 2026

Australia arrives for Exercise RIMPAC 26

Media release
23 Jun 2026

Australia joins Exercise Valiant Shield 26 in the Pacific

Media release
21 Jun 2026

P-8A Poseidons complete deployment to Malaysia

Media release
16 Jun 2026

Australian security strengthened as part of Exercise Austral Shield

Media release
15 Jun 2026

Exercise Pitch Black returns to the Top End

Media release
12 Jun 2026

HMAS Sydney departs on Regional Presence Deployment across Indo-Pacific

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