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03 May World
First: Ukrainian Maritime Drone Shoots Down Russian Flanker
JetA Ukrainian maritime drone operated by Group 13 of military intelligence (HUR) has made history, being the first uncrewed vessel to successfully shoot down an enemy fast jet. The historic event took place on May 2 close to the strategic Russian naval base of Novorossiysk in the eastern Black Sea. This single event reflects the rapidly changing world of naval warfare. The Russian aircraft, reportedly a two-seat Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker, was operating in the eastern Black Sea, hundreds of miles from Ukrainian controlled coast. More..... |
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01 May Largest
Navy exercise wraps upNavy’s largest and most complex antisubmarine exercise in more than a decade, ASWEX, has now concluded off the West Australian coast. Six warships, four advanced multi-mission MH-60R Seahawks, Royal Australian Air Force and Royal New Zealand Air Force Poseidon P-8 aircraft and a Collins-class submarine were put through their paces during the month-long exercise, uniting with pride and purpose to operate as one lethal and ready weapon. More..... |
01 May Donation
supports Navy familiesIn an ongoing show of support, Navy Health recently donated $100,000 to Navy’s own charity, Keeping Watch. Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond is the patron of the charity that supports Navy people and their families in times of need. Navy Health’s contribution will provide a substantial boost to Keeping Watch and underscores the strong bond between Navy Health and Navy. More..... |
01 May Paying
tribute to those who have servedThousands of people have attended Anzac Day services across the United Kingdom. In London, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh, along with senior Australian, New Zealand, British and Turkish officials, attended the dawn service at Hyde Park Corner – the location of the Australian and New Zealand war memorials. More than 2500 others turned out in the cool, dark London morning for the service. More..... |
01 May ADV
Reliant bolsters Pacific partners through regional
deploymentAustralia’s Pacific Support Vessel, Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant, has departed Darwin on its second deployment of 2025, responding to needs and requests made by our Pacific partners. ADV Reliant and its crew, including a Royal Australian Navy liaison officer, will spend the next three months visiting Pacific island countries delivering vital stores and equipment as part of Australia’s ongoing commitment to the region. During the deployment, ADV Reliant will deliver humanitarian assistance and disaster relief stores to Fiji and protective equipment to His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga to support their contribution to Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. More..... |
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