Navy

New era in Navy survey capabilities launched
A new type of small survey craft that will improve Navy’s geospatial survey capabilities has been launched from HMAS Adelaide for the first time.

Ballarat and McCain unite to train
HMAS Ballarat and USS John S. McCain united on the high seas and remained in company through the Malacca Strait.

Survey team finds historic watering hole
A Navy hydrographic survey team could not get a drink from an old watering hole they found during an exercise in Far North Queensland.

High-tech dummies a test for mine clearance group
Dummy mines fitted with sensors that react to detection attempts ensured a clearance exercise in Jervis Bay, NSW, was close to reality.

COVID-safe events kick off Navy Week
In keeping with annual tradition, Navy Week celebrations got off to a swing with the annual golf day and a church service.

Navy trainers take up challenge for breast cancer
Physical training instructors at HMAS Kuttabul are happy to put themselves through some pain for a good cause.

Dental assistant keeps crews smiling with stretches
Dental assistant Chutima Luerach has been keeping officers and sailors smiling with yoga classes.

Australia and Singapore cooperation on show
Singapore Air Force CH-47 helicopter crews have qualified and landed on HMA Ships Adelaide and Canberra.

New training facility to save time and money
The Sydney Weapons Training Simulation System is the first to be operated by Navy personnel.

Arunta exercises with Malaysian Navy
HMAS Arunta has successfully conducted a passage exercise with KD Perak of the Royal Malaysian Navy as part of the ship’s East Asia Deployment.

‘Jump in and challenge yourself’
With a passion for challenging herself, Lieutenant Commander Siobhan Sturdy is a well-deserved finalist in the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2020.

Mentoring advocate nominated for award
Hard work and dedication has landed Chief Petty Officer Jessica Buley a nomination in the ADM Women in Defence Awards 2020.