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The ship's company of HMAS Canberra lines the upper decks, followed by JS Kumano, FNS Auguste Benebig, HMAS Brisbane and Guardian-class Patrol Boat HMPNGS Francis Agwi as they sail past Bradley's Head for the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

Kakadu makes history in the harbour

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Vessels from 19 nations sailed into Sydney Harbour on March 21 for the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review (KFR), commemorating 125

Able Seaman Chloe Lampasona fires the M2HB-QCB at an aerial target on the upper decks of HMAS Toowoomba in the Philippine Sea during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photo by Leading Seaman Zac Dingle.

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A weapon that’s old but gold

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For all the focus on next‑generation weapons like hypersonic missiles, lasers and drones, the reality is that security often comes

From left, Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith, Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh and the HMAS Sydney Association treasurer stand in front of the Bradleys Head Naval Memorial in Sydney, NSW. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Jonathan Rendell. Photo by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.

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Memorial’s enduring significance recognised

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In a ceremony at Bradleys Head in Sydney, Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh and Commander Australian Fleet

Lieutenant Matthew Jennings conducts anti-submarine warfare exercises with Leading Seaman Lachlan Wyatt aboard HMAS Toowoomba as part of Exercise Nichi Gou Trident. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photo by Leading Seaman Zac Dingle.

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Submarine hunters unite

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If you think ‘finding a needle in a haystack’ is the best idiom to describe the impossible, then you’ve never

HMAS Warramunga’s embarked MH-60R launches decoy flares during a flying exercise at sea. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Keigan Gunther. Photos by Leading Seaman Abdus Chowdhury.

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Deployment strengthens regional ties

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Cutting across the Top End’s tropical waters, HMAS Warramunga has sailed into HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin after successfully completing its regional presence deployment (RPD)

Finalists in the Royal Australian Navy's 2026 Sailor of the Year, including winner Leading Seaman Jesse Nicholson (third from right), at the Australian War Memorial. Story by Lieutenant Jonathan Wills. Photos by Kris Kerehona.

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Navy’s 2026 Sailor of the Year recognised

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In a ceremony at HMAS Kuttabul on March 6, Leading Seaman Jesse Nicholson was announced as the Royal Australian Navy’s 2026 Sailor

A new milestone project will focus on turning operational waste into usable power. Story by Carolyn Bishop.

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Defence project powers waste-to-energy innovation

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A new multi-state research collaboration is advancing innovative waste-to-energy (WtE) solutions to support Defence operations across northern Australia. CAPTION: A

Journalists from Polynesia and Micronesia, along with staff from Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, stand on the helipad of ADV Reliant at Garden Island, NSW. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Jonathan Rendell. Photos by Able Seaman Taylor Johnson.

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Developing Reliant friendships

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A group of journalists from across Micronesia and Polynesia visited HMAS Kuttabul, Sydney, in March for a bespoke tour of the

The Tunnel display at the More, Together Awards and Summit Awards at a previous Australian Defence Science Technology and Research Summit. Story by Rachelle Todd. Photo by Navin Chandra.

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ADSTAR summit to focus on accelerating capability

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Leading researchers, industry partners and defence specialists are preparing for the 2026 Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research (ADSTAR) Summit.

Royal Australian Navy Recruit Abby Watts on board HMAS Choules off the coast of New South Wales during Exercise Kakadu. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photo by Seaman Genae Kelly.

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New recruits test sea legs

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Testing their sea legs for the first time, 45 Navy recruits from HMAS Cerberus embarked on HMAS Choules for a sea ride they will

Leading Seaman Amy Matthews takes observations of her casualty during a damage-control exercise on board HMAS Toowoomba. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Zac Dingle.

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Survival training gives sailors an edge

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At sea, damage-control teams train daily to combat fires, floods, medical emergencies or toxic hazards. CAPTION: Leading Seaman Amy Matthews

HMAS Ballarat’s ship’s company exercises its freedom of entry into the City of Ballarat. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Andrew Murphy. Photos by Petty Officer Bradley Darvill

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HMAS Ballarat marches through namesake city

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Officers and sailors from HMAS Ballarat exercised their freedom of entry through the streets of Ballarat on March 15, marching before large

Lieutenant Amie Harris takes the range from a pelorus on the bridge of HMAS Toowoomba. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photo by Leading Seaman Zac Dingle.

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Staying cool under pressure

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Commuting in through five-metre swells, 40-knot Arctic blasts and near-zero visibility fog might cause some concern for those on their

HMAS Adelaide sails into a rain cloud during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022. Story by Corporal Luke Bellman. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.

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Turning ocean data into decision superiority*

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For more than two decades, a quiet but powerful platform has been working behind the scenes to support Navy missions

From left, Director General Garrison Health and Director General Navy Health Commodore Kate Tindall and Surgeon General of the ADF Rear Admiral Sonya Bennett at the opening of the HMAS Creswell Clinic. Story by Michelle Hoare. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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World-class clinics enhance ADF care

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The health and wellbeing of ADF personnel has received a significant boost with the completion of a new medical clinic

Guardian-class patrol boats from Pacific nations sail in company during Exercise Kakadu. Story by Sub-Lieutenant Michael Edwards. Photo by Lieutenant Commander Jon White.

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Leeuwin leads task unit to Jervis Bay

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HMAS Leeuwin is taking on a new role, leading six Pacific nations’ Guardian-class patrol boats as a task unit while they transit

Lieutenant Commander Darcy Cook sits in the wardroom with patches gifted by preschoolers at Goodstart Child Care Centre Mangerton. Story by Lieutenant Marcus Middleton. Photos by Leading Seaman Zac Dingle.

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Small gifts bring big cheer

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Since Australians stormed the shores of Gallipoli, small care packages sent from home to Australian Defence Force personnel have been

Visiting Fellow from Griffith Asia Institute, Dr Peter Layton, presents Heterogenous Air Power at War during the Air and Space Power Conference 2026, Canberra. Story by Ms Emma Taylor.

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Sweden’s whole of society approach to defence

19/03/202619/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 420 Views 0 Comments Air and Space Power Conference, Chief of Air Force

Contemporary lessons and insights were at the forefront of this year’s Air and Space Power Conference 2026. CAPTION: Visiting Fellow

Hindu Priestess and Navy's first full-time Hindu Chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing at HMAS Harman in the lead-up to Harmony Week. Story by Simon Paton. Photo by Kris Kerehona.

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Making more than history

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Chaplain Kamala Sharma-Wing made history in early 2025 when she became the ADF’s first SERCAT-7 (Service Category 7) Hindu Chaplain.

Members of 4 Squadron board a C-130J Hercules for a night time mission during Exercise Diamond Seas. Story by Flight Lieutenant Jody Blakeley. Photos by Sergeant Melina Young.

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Developing excellence across warfighting domains

19/03/2026 Posted by Mike Hughes 373 Views 0 Comments Exercise Diamond Seas, No. 4 Squadron, No. 88 Squadron

Through the seamless integration of advanced capabilities and joint military assets, Exercise Diamond Seas 26 strengthens Australia’s ability to train,