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Commissioning crew of NUSHIP Arafura before the ship was formally commissioned as HMAS Arafura, at Fleet Base West in Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

HMAS Arafura finally commissioned

29/06/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1174 Views 1 Comment Arafura-class

More than six years after the ship’s keel was laid down and more than three years after she was launched,

Participants of the three week Apprentice Network Technician 'Train the Trainer' session at the Navy Training Systems Centre - Randwick. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Gonchee.

Aegis training moves on shore

27/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 594 Views 0 Comments Aegis, Apprentice Network Technician (ANT), Navy Training Systems Centre

The Navy Training System Centre Randwick (NTSC-R) has reached a significant milestone in strengthening sovereign training capabilities on the Aegis

Royal Australian Navy physical training instructors participate in the Push-Up Challenge at Fleet Base East Gymnasium in Sydney, NSW. Story by Amy Seedsman. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Pushing for an important cause

20/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 539 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, mental health, Push-Up Challenge

Navy personnel across the country, and even those deployed at sea, have been pushing themselves to the limit of peak

Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Captain Ishidera Takahiko receives a personalised cricket bat from Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney, Commander Ben Weller, on arrival in Yokosuka during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Port visit firms ties with Japan

20/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 659 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney arrived in Japan for a short break and maintenance period in Yokosuka at the midpoint of its Indo-Pacific

Ship's company of HMAS Canberra exercise their freedom-of-entry through the streets of Wellington, New Zealand, during HMAS Canberra's port visit. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Petty Officer Jarrod Mulvihill.

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Sister cities bond during parade

13/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1293 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Canberra, New Zealand, RNZN

The cold wind couldn’t put a chill on the welcome in Wellington for HMAS Canberra’s freedom-of-entry parade and civic reception.

Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis was awarded a Conspicuous Service Medal for his work on board HMAS Toowoomba. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.

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Toowoomba team delivers bonus for Anzac fleet

10/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 736 Views 0 Comments HMAS Toowoomba, King's Birthday Honours

By conducting thorough fault analysis, coordinating system-level testing and articulating complex problems for stakeholders, Lieutenant Commander Kieran Davis and his

Leading Seaman Sara, of HMAS Dechaineux, receives the Conspicuous Service Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours. Story by Sergeant Matthew Bickerton. Photo by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

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CSM for comfort food under the waves

10/06/202523/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 636 Views 0 Comments HMAS Dechaineux, King's Birthday Honours

Sailing through oceans deep beneath the waves, where it’s cold and confined, it’s often a simple, warm meal that brings

Members of HMAS Canberra's Standing Sea Fire and Emergency Party conduct damage control training with Chief Petty Officer Andrew Gibson from Sea Training Group during a transit to Wellington, New Zealand. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Petty Officer Jarrod Mulvihill.

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First responders in seaborne damage control drills

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1050 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Sea Training Group

HMAS Canberra crew became their own first responders in damage control exercises off the coast of NSW, en route to

OzHarvest and ADFA trainee officers and staff members participate in the Can the Cube donation drive. Story by Lieutenant Colonel Sandra Turner. Photos by Officer Cadet Jamie Doran.

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ADFA trainee officers’ can-do charity drive

06/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 506 Views 0 Comments ADFA

The Australian Defence Force Academy’s support of OzHarvest this year produced the biggest collection of non-perishable food items in Canberra.

Royal Australian Navy personnel and Taronga Zoo staff unload equipment donated by Port Services East, HMAS Kuttabul, for the elephants at Taronga Zoo, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

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Defence’s net zero target takes a day at the zoo

06/06/202507/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 680 Views 0 Comments Net Zero Strategy

Old wharf equipment is keeping Taronga Zoo’s animals entertained, and tyres and uniforms are taking on new forms, thanks to

Commodore Dan Sutherland with his family, wife Rita and children Edward, Juliet and Evie. Story by Lieutenant Felicity Jevardat de Fombelle.

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Life lessons from a five-year-old girl

04/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 533 Views 0 Comments

Submarine chief Commodore Dan Sutherland has thought about leaving the Navy. Twice. CAPTION: Commodore Dan Sutherland with his family, wife Rita

Members of HMAS Moreton assemble to celebrate the unit's birthday at Brisbane, Queensland. Story by Lieutenant Michael Wilson. Photos by Major Carolyn Barnett.

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HMAS Moreton cuts the cake for naval history

30/05/202530/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 516 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton

Navy personnel at HMAS Moreton turned out in force for Moreton’s ninth birthday celebration, led by the Commanding Officer, Commander

USS Blue Ridge prepares to berth alongside Fleet Base East in Sydney. Story byLieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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USS Blue Ridge visits Sydney with senior Aussie crewmember

30/05/202509/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1212 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Kuttabul, US Navy

It was a ‘Blue Monday’ as the oldest ship serving in United States Navy (USN) sailed into Sydney Harbour, calling

Able Seaman Sean Lee, of ADV Cape Fourcroy, works with Mardbalk Marine Rangers Ralstin Djurloin and Runeil Mauruli during a joint patrol along the Arnhem coast. Story by Lieutenant Harrison Wakeling. Photos from ADV Cape Fourcroy.

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Mardbalk Marine Rangers bolster Navy’s defence

27/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 897 Views 0 Comments ADV Cape Fourcroy, Mardbalk Marine Rangers

Sailors and officers from ADV Cape Fourcroy joined members of the Mardbalk Marine Rangers as part of a knowledge exchange,

Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant Commander Brian Brook, Royal Australian Navy Lieutenant Commander Andrew Frugtniet and US Navy Lieutenant Makiling are deployed to Japan in support of the UN Security Council sanctions Enforcement Coordination Cell. Story by Captain Annie Richardson. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Front-row seat on Indo-Pacific security

21/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1742 Views 0 Comments North Korea, Royal Canadian Air Force, united Nations Security Council, US Navy

From a naval base in Tokyo, a team of four Australians are working with international partners to enforce United Nations

May 18 marks five years since the commissioning of HMAS Sydney V – Able Seaman Harley Orpin has a particular strong affinity to the ship, with an elaborate tattoo of it on his arm. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi.

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Five years at sea for HMAS Sydney V

21/05/202525/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1176 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney

May 18 marked five years since HMAS Sydney V was formally brought into service – the first Australian ship since

Trainees from the Joint Medic course participate in a theory lesson at the ADF School of Health on Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, in Victoria. Story by Captain Krysten Clifton. Photo by Corporal Johnny Huang.

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School of Health embraces triservice challenge

16/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1269 Views 0 Comments ADF School of Health

Of the five training establishments under Army Logistic Training Centre, none have embraced the Joint environment more than the ADF

Commanding Officer HMAS Cape Schanck Lieutenant Commander Christopher Wardle is piped across the gangway for the first time during a Commissioning ceremony held at HMAS Coonawarra, Darwin, Northern Territory. Photo by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner.

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Two Australian Defence Vessels upgraded to HMA Ships

14/05/202514/05/2025 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1618 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy has welcomed two more Evolved Cape-class patrol boats into commissioned service in a ceremony at their homeport

Leading Seaman Maggie James on board HMAS Choules in Hobart. Story by Lieutenant Matilda Nile. Photo by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.

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Choules brings sea life to shore

13/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1184 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules, Navy Band

HMAS Choules received a warm welcome during a port visit to Hobart, opening its gangway to more than 800 Tasmanian

Royal Australian Air Force officer Flight Lieutenant James Wilcox deployed on Operation Accordion at Al Minhad Air Base, 2025. Story and photo by Corporal Luke Bellman.

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The movers and shakers of the ADF

13/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 958 Views 0 Comments logistics, Middle East Region, Operation Accordion

They don’t wear capes or fly jets but Australia’s logistics planners drive every move in the Middle East, where nothing

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