Navy
First on exercise engenders trust with Japanese partners
An Australian command task group element was based in a Japanese ship for the first time during a mine counter-measures exercise in Japan.
Newest senior sailor excited about the future
Warrant Officer Deb Butterworth was appointed to the role of Navy's senior sailor on November 22.
Lending a helping hand in Vanuatu
An Australian hydrographic survey ship delivered a Vanuatu police boat from Port Vila to Loh Island on November 11.
Deployed to help firefighting effort
It's a long way from her Perth school days for one pilot supporting firefighting efforts in NSW.
Navy teams up with scientists on reef exploration
Three Navy personnel joined scientists from around Australia on a voyage to understand how and when the Great Barrier Reef formed.
Last of new destroyers completes sea trials
The Australian Defence Force’s third Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), NUSHIP Sydney, is on track for delivery after completing her sea trials.
New patrol boat for Solomons
The latest Guardian-class patrol boat, RSIPV Gizo, was handed over to Solomon Islands on November 8.
Navy uses specialist equipment on night flights
Specialist Navy reconnaissance equipment is being used at night to support firefighting efforts across New South Wales.
Navy at the firefront
A Navy helicopter spent the first day of catastrophic fire conditions on search-and-rescue missions to support firefighting efforts in NSW.
Navy's amphibious force at full strength
Navy is one of the world’s premier amphibious forces after the fleet’s two landing helicopter docks achieved final operational capability.
Last sortie for LADS
The Royal Australian Navy’s Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS) Flight has conducted its final sortie after 26 years of service.
Sea legs go the distance
After a busy combat system trial period, members of HMAS Brisbane's ship's company competed in the New York Marathon.
