Navy news

Able Seaman Rachel Brandt of Australia's Federation Guard places a poppy to mark her respects at the Australian War Memorial during the lead-up to Anzac Day 2025.
17 Apr 2025
Navy
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Continuing a family legacy of service

Able Seaman Rachel Brandt will pay respects to her great-great-uncle when she parades at Gallipoli.

Ceremonies & events | People & service
Able Seaman Joshua Bishenden, Private Daniel Barlow and Able Seaman Mitchell Rigney at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra during final preparations for Anzac Day 2025.
17 Apr 2025
Navy, Army
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Chance to honour relatives who fought and died

Australia’s Federation Guard prepares for one of the most significant events in our commemorative calendar.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Engineering Officer HMAS Choules, Lieutenant Commander Rayne Choice, in the engine room on board the ship during a flight certification period.
16 Apr 2025
Navy
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Taking charge below deck

Lieutenant Commander Rayne Choice talks about her path to becoming an Australian warship engineer.

People & service
HMAS Sydney berths alongside PSA Sembawang, Singapore, during a regional presence deployment. Photo: Leading Seaman David Cox
16 Apr 2025
Navy
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HMAS Sydney's three-month journey through the region

HMAS Sydney celebrates its fifth anniversary while training with partner nations in the Indo-Pacific.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
Corporal Loretta Tosusu, from the Vanuatu Mobile Forces, and Warrant Officer Class 2 Sela 'Eva Fifita Finau, from His Majesty's Armed Forces (Tonga), compare images during the International Combined Public Affairs and Photographers course.
15 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Partners put through their paces in public affairs

International soldiers and officers attend the ADF's first multinational Public Affairs Officer and Photographers course.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Chief Petty Officer Brianna Murray competes at the Australian Rowing Championships in Tasmania.
15 Apr 2025
Navy
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Podium finish for ADF rower

A Navy sailor bags bronze with her WA team in the Queen’s Cup at the Australian Rowing Championships.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Defence Science and Technology Group scientist Dr Ben Sparkes left, works with Australian-built quantum clocks at the University of Adelaide. He is now part of a research project to create and deliver a ground-to-satellite optical quantum link.
14 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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New tech to enhance the battlespace

This World Quantum Day, Defence Science and Technology Group shares details of a new cutting-edge research project.

Capability & technology | Industry & partnership
Corporal Sarah Munro, centre, and Private Cassandra Lally, right, from the South East Queensland Netball Association, present staff from Mates4Mates Brisbane a framed jersey to recognise their sponsorship.
14 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Netball bonds with Mates4Mates

South East Queensland Netball Association honours sponsor's shared values with framed jersey award.

Community engagement | Sports, health & wellbeing
Scientists from Defence Science and Technology Group and Royal Australian Navy sailors on board HMAS Choules during ASWEX 25.
14 Apr 2025
Navy
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Scientists on board at the sharp end

Defence Science and Technology Group embarked on HMAS Choules to develop next-generation capabilities for war.

Capability & technology | Exercises & training
Commander Integrated Area Defence System, Air Vice-Marshal Nathan Christie, speaks to participants of Exercise Bersama Shield during the opening ceremony at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia.
11 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Nations prepare for warfighting exercise

Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom conduct exercises across the Malay Peninsula. 

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Personnel from the boatswain team on board HMAS Choules stand by to recover a seaboat.
11 Apr 2025
Navy
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Humble hero of the fleet

HMAS Choules deploys for ASWEX, Navy’s largest anti-submarine warfare exercise in more than a decade.

Alliances & relationships | Operations & missions
ADF personnel compete during a race at the ADF Sailing Carnival on Sydney Harbour, NSW.
10 Apr 2025
Navy, Army, Air Force
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Services battle it out in the water

Army and Air Force go head-to-head at the ADF interservice keelboat championship held on Sydney Harbour.

Sports, health & wellbeing