Navy news

Sub-Lieutenant Mollie Murton and Sub-Lieutenant James Lara stand on the deck of HMAS Brisbane holding certificates for completing advanced Anti-Submarine Warfare training with the US Navy.
11 Feb 2025
Navy
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Young officers lead in Anti-Submarine Warfare

Two newly qualified officers of the watch have achieved a significant career milestone with the US Navy.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Naval officer Commander Bernard Dobson leads Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers, AO (Retiredd) and his family on board HMAS Brisbane alongside Fleet Base East in Sydney, New South Wales.
10 Feb 2025
Navy
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Former navy chief returns to HMAS Kuttabul

Vice Admiral Donald Chalmers (retd) has been piped aboard HMAS Kuttabul for the first time in almost a decade.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 parade of nations at the Opening Ceremony
09 Feb 2025
Navy
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Team Australia kicks off Invictus at full throttle

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 has officially kicked off with a glittering opening ceremony.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Colonel Scottie Morris, seated at a table with Captain Brett Westcott signs over command of ADF's Headquarters Middle East., during the transfer of authority on 9 December 2024.
05 Feb 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Captain takes command in Middle East

Command of the only permanent ADF headquarters outside of Australia has changed hands.

Ceremonies & events | Operations & missions
HMAS Stuart sails alongside Indian Navy ships during Exercise Malabar last year.
05 Feb 2025
Navy
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Defence Data Standards boost Navy capability

Navy is using data and analytics to improve the lethality and survivability of the fleet.

Alliances & relationships | Capability & technology
Murielle Ahern with her family during her 100th birthday celebration at HMAS Moreton.
04 Feb 2025
Navy
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Trailblazing veteran waltzes into 100 years

Family, friends and Navy personnel at HMAS Moreton celebrate veteran Murielle Ahern's 100th birthday.

Commemoration & history | People & service
ADV Reliant crew offload the donated fire truck onto the dock at Betio Port, Tarawa, Kiribati.
03 Feb 2025
Navy
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Reliant delivers in the Pacific

Australia is providing support in the Pacific with the delivery of two fire trucks to the Republic of Kiribati.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Navigating Officer, Lieutenant Tori Costello, and Commanding Officer, Commander Alisha Withers, guide HMAS Hobart as it conducts a replenishment at sea during Exercise La Perouse.
03 Feb 2025
Navy
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Strengthening Indo-Pacific maritime safety

HMAS Hobart joins eight nations off the coast of Indonesia for the fifth iteration of Exercise La Perouse.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
When not cooking aboard HMAS Brisbane, Leading Aircraftman Jin Seo is posted to the Australian Federation Guard in Canberra.
31 Jan 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Welcome sea change for Air Force chef

Leading Aircraftman Jin Seo has been living and working like a Navy chef onboard HMAS Brisbane.

People & service
Youth ambassadors conduct sail rigging onboard STS Young Endeavour.
29 Jan 2025
Navy
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All aboard the sail of a lifetime

Youth are invited to join the Young Endeavour development voyages as the tall ship circumnavigates Australia.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Australian Army Gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery fire a 21 Gun Salute under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
29 Jan 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF puts on a show for Australia Day

The ADF put on a show for Sydneysiders during Australia Day 2025 festivities on the harbour.

Ceremonies & events
The Royal Australian Navy medical team deployed on active service to Iraq.
28 Jan 2025
Navy
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Sub-lieutenant captures history

Sub-Lieutenant Jake Badior reflects on documenting history through his photography during Operation Okra.

Operations & missions | People & service