Navy News

Spotlight

Navy personnel work with experts embarked in ADV Reliant to deter illegal fishing activities in the south-west Pacific.

By CAPT Aaron Pegram 29 Sep 26 2 min read

Two people in Navy uniforms look through very long and large lenses from the deck of a boat.

Latest stories

Running rings around her own expectations

People

HMAS Coonawarra's PO Sandra Jefferson has notched up 100 Parkruns and encourages others to get involved.

By SBLT Andrew Murphy 30 Sep 26 3 min read

A group of people in exercise gear crowd around a large colourful square frame to look like they are in a photo.

Pharmacy careers outside the box

Wellbeing

A wide range of clinical, operational, logistical and leadership opportunities exist for pharmacists in the ADF.

By CAPT Helena Gjone 25 Sep 26 8 min read

A group of medical people work together on a mock patient.

HMAS Sydney blasts away during Exercise Pacific Vanguard

Exercises and training

HMAS Sydney and it's crew participate in live-fire action during Exercise Pacific Vanguard off the coast of Guam.

By LEUT Carolyn Martin 25 Sep 26 3 min read

The bow of a Sydney Navy war ship blasts its five - inch gun during a training exercise.

Shared skies and swapped decks

Exercises and training

Australian and Japanese navies complete a bilateral maritime training in the waters off Guam.

By LEUT Carolyn Martin 24 Sep 26 2 min read

Two groups of military members hold a Japanese flag and an Australian flag while on a ship at sea.

Talking and walking the walk

Wellbeing

Personnel from HMAS Stirling take time out to walk from base to its blue tree and back for R U OK? Day.

23 Sep 26 2 min read

A inflatable yellow cartoon mascot stands with three people in exercise gear.

Maintaining a steady flow of communication

Exercises and training

HMAS Sydney’s Strike Officer LEUT Fergus Buckley spends a week on board JS Fuyuzuki during Exercise Pacific Vanguard.

By LEUT Carolyn Martin 22 Sep 26 3 min read

A group of military personnel stand in a line with their arms crossed and holding hands with each other, in a chain.

In brief

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Calling all techos

Applications are open for the 2026 Navy Engineering Challenge in Geelong, Victoria.

16 Sep 26 1 min read

New leadership for Collins-class sustainment

A change of leadership comes at a pivotal time for Australia's submarine enterprise.

24 Aug 26 1 min read

Relocation webinars

Relocation webinars are being held throughout September and October for personnel and their families.

18 Aug 26 1 min read

Another season of insights from leaders

Season two of the Australian Defence College's podcast has kicked off.

18 Aug 26 1 min read

Sport

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Sport, the international language

Sport

ADF personnel umpire, coach and compete during an international sports program in the Solomon Islands.

By FLGOFF Nicolle Mistry 30 Sep 26 5 min read

A group of men stand in a line, all holding a bright yellow and blue ball out in front of them.

Skiing fast and shooting straight

Sport

Navy personnel take to the snow for Exercise Coolshot, learning and competing in Nordic skiing and biathlon events.

By LAC Chris Tsakisiris 8 Sep 26 3 min read

A Navy skier takes the lead over his opponent in a race.

Fab four secure third pace

Sport

Strategy pays off for PTIs from Navy, Army and Air Force at the Sri Chinmoy mixed relay team ultramarathon in Canberra.

By CPL Michael Rogers 4 Sep 26 4 min read

ADF runners tackle Dili International Marathon

Sport

An ADF team makes a strong debut at the Dili International Marathon in Timor-Leste.

By CPL Michael Rogers 28 Aug 26 5 min read

People in athletic clothing stand in a group in front of a yellow start banner.

Upcoming ADF Sport

To get involved email: defence.sports@defence.gov.au.

Date	Sport	Event	Location
26 September - 12 October	Rugby Union	Australian Rugby Shield	Geelong
27 September - 6 October	Volleyball	QLD Senior State Championships & Training Camp	Gold Coast
28 September - 2 October	Functional Fitness	Triservice Competition	Brisbane
30 September	Swimming	ACT Swimming Carnival	Canberra
30 September - 2 October	Golf	NT Interservice Competition	Darwin
1 October	Combat Sports	AusTKD National Championships	Canberra