Navy

Leading Seaman Matthew Bruce is deployed to the Sinai on Operation Mazurka as part of the Multinational Force and Observers.

People Operation Mazurka

Embracing new challenges in the Sinai

Leading Seaman Matthew Bruce is deployed on Operation Mazurka in Sinai, Egypt.

HMAS Melville crew members deploy a Slocum Glider.

Technology

Hydrography crucial to operations

One of Navy's hydrographic survey vessels aptly marked World Hydrography Day at sea.

HMAS Toowoomba in the Southern Arabian Gulf in support of the International Maritime Security Construct on Operation Manitou. Photo: Leading Seaman Richard Cordell

International Operation Manitou

Toowoomba heads home after successful mission

HMAS Toowoomba is returning home after completing a six-month deployment to the Middle East on Operation Manitou.

Chief Petty Officer Ray Rosendale leads Bungaree, the Navy's Indigenous Performance Group, during the Chief of Navy handover ceremony at Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Canberra, in 2014.

People Indigenous

Navy's Indigenous advisers drive change

The Royal Australian Navy has a long connection with Australia’s proud Indigenous heritage.

HMAS Stuart leads HMA Ships Hobart and Canberra out of Sydney Harbour as they depart Fleet Base East for a period of force integrated training. Photo: Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts

Service

Seven ships sail as fleet resumes training

Seven warships have sailed from Navy bases on both sides of the country to undertake a range of training activities.

Lieutenant Daniel Hobson was promoted to maritime logistics officer. Photo: Private Olivia Cameron

People

Navy musician plays new tune after 23 years

After 23 years with the Navy Band, Lieutenant Daniel Hobson has changed tack in his career.

Leading Seaman PTI Benjamin Spring ensures that sailors maintain their fitness to Navy standards, at HMAS Kuttabul, Sydney. Photo: Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts

Capability Health

Finding new ways to keep fit

Navy physical training instructors at HMAS Kuttabul have addressed a groundswell of demand for alternative exercise options.

An artist's impression of the Hunter-class frigate.

Capability

Suppliers sought for frigate program

ASC Shipbuilding held a live webinar to update local suppliers on the Hunter-class Frigate Program.

Seaman Kade Fitzsimmons at a police checkpoint in Western Australia during Operation COVID-19 Assist. Photo: Leading Seaman Ronnie Baltoft

People COVID-19

Rockingham sailor assists WA Police

Seaman Kade Fitzsimmons is on Operation COVID-19 Assist after joining the Navy 12 months ago.

Royal Australian Navy officer Lieutenant Kristy Bates deployed on Operation Mazurka as part of the Multinational Force and Observers.

People Operation Mazurka

Family support enables deployment

Lieutenant Kristy Bates is embracing the experience of leadership and communications while on operations in Egypt.

Instructor with the Navy Indigenous Development Program, Leading Seaman Boatswains Mate Kyh Mye. Photo: Lieutenant Dave Devlin

People Reconciliation

Leading the way for Indigenous recruits

The Navy Indigenous Development Program is run in Cairns, Queensland, by instructors from the Royal Australian Navy Recruit School.

Flying battle suits, swarms of combat drones and advanced artificial intelligence might be exciting on the big screen, but Defence is treating similar concepts as deadly future realities.