Why the ADF needs to be more than just a defence force
By Clive Williams*
The primary role of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will always be defence of Australia and its national interests - unlike China...
UK merchant navy officers train with RN
Thirty Merchant Navy officers will sail around the world with the Royal Navy this winter in a new link-up between the two, the Royal...
Building on partnership with PNG
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have a strong and enduring security partnership, based on a shared vision for a secure and prosperous region,...
RAN delivers decal unit to Indon island
The Royal Australian Navy has supported an Australian non-government organisation’s efforts to help an Indonesian community solve water supply and plastic pollution problems, contactairlandandsea...
CN’s message on RU OK Day
The following is the Chief of Navy's message on RU OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day:
2021 has been a year of challenges for...
RAN engages with regional navies
A number of foreign military personnel are embarked in Royal Australian Navy ships taking part in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 (IPE21), which continues to strengthen...
Indian Navy delivers Covid supplies to Indonesia
On 24 August the Indian Navy’s amphibious ship INS Airavat delivered 10 Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) containers and other supplies to the port of Tanjung Priok Port...
Happy Xmas: maritime delivery problems
Our dependance on maritime shipping delivery is often taken for granted. ANI's annual Goldrick Seminar focused on this last year. Here is a link...
Failure to value servicewomen: RN chief
The Armed Forces have failed to value servicewomen, the First Sea Lord has said, as he apologised for a damning report into service culture.
Admiral...
The new civilian sailor, soldier, aviator
By Cate Carter*
Events this year have meant that uniformed members of the Australian Defence Force are more visible to the public than ever. But...