Navy

New maintenance model returns ships to water faster
Defence’s new approach to sustaining the Navy’s growing fleet was officially launched at the Sea Power 2022 conference.

Work of nurses celebrated
Today is International Nurses Day and Defence is celebrating the extraordinary efforts of its nursing workforce.

Navy hosts largest international exercise in its history
This year’s Exercise Kakadu is expected to be the largest international maritime activity hosted by the Navy in its history.

Tour of Navy destroyer excites potential recruits
Fifteen Australians interested in careers in the Navy have toured HMAS Sydney as part of the Indo Pacific 2022 conference program.

ADF Cadets want you! Call for adult volunteers
The Australian Defence Force is looking for adult volunteers to lead and inspire young people as part of the Navy, Army and Air Force cadets.

Sea Power: Nations share common vision on Indo-Pacific security
Maritime leaders joined Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, in outlining opportunities to enhance maritime security in the Indo-Pacific at...

Sea Power: Defence leaders say collaboration important for Indo-Pacific prosperity
Defence leaders opened the Sea Power 2022 conference by outlining the importance of working with like-minded partners.

Tongan volcano: Navy officer recalls bravery in immediate aftermath of eruption
Twenty-four hours before a resort in Tonga was destroyed by a tsunami, Lieutenant Commander Makaila Lasalo was at the shoreline renewing her marriage...

Shared stories of HMAS Supply celebrate Indigenous sailor's culture
Seaman Skye Kinchin is in her element at sea aboard HMAS Supply, creating her own Navy story.

Navy psychologist wins Prince of Wales award
Navy reservist Lieutenant Julie Storok wins a Prince of Wales award to further her work supporting the mental health of young people

Navy helicopter in emergency evacuation at sea
Royal Australian Navy safely evacuated an unwell merchant mariner from the bulk carrier Sea Angel on May 2, off the south-east coast of Victoria.

Indo-Pacific 2022 opens in Sydney
A record number of Defence delegations will participate in the Indo-Pacific 2022 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney this week.