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30 Apr 2019	Germany finally accepts delivery of lead F125 frigate FGS Baden-Württemberg Germany’s defense procurement agency BAAINBw officially received the lead F125 frigate from the shipbuilding consortium on April 30. FGS Baden-Württemberg, the first of a total of four units in the class, had already been delivered to the navy in 2016 but was returned to the shipbuilder for rectification of software and hardware issues identified during trials. More.....
30 Apr 2019	Australian Defence Force Officer appointed to Deputy Commander United Nations Command Headquarters in Korea The Chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Joseph Dunford, Jr has confirmed the appointment of the Australian Defence Force’s Rear Admiral Stuart Mayer as the Deputy Commander United Nations Command Headquarters in the Republic of Korea. The appointment of Rear Admiral Mayer is a great opportunity for Australia to work with the Republic of Korea, the United States and regional partners to further contribute to the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula. More.....
29 Apr 2019	US Navy sends two destroyers through Taiwan Strait The US Navy has sailed two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers through the Taiwan Strait on April 28. The maneuver was carried out by the USS Stethem and USS William P. Lawrence in what a US 7th Fleet spokesperson described as a “routine Taiwan Strait transit, in accordance with international law”. More.....
29 Apr 2019	AI and autonomous systems are urgent priorities for today’s defence force The 2016 defence white paper and the decades-long integrated investment program will deliver a future force that includes 72 joint strike fighters, several hundred infantry fighting vehicles, nine new frigates and 12 new submarines. F-35 deliveries have started but the ‘future’ frigate and submarine programs were well named: the Hunter-class frigates will turn up, all going well, between 2028 and the early 2040s, and the first Attack-class submarine is scheduled to enter service in 2035, with the 12th in the mid-2050s. Meanwhile, technology is advancing quickly. More.....
29 Apr 2019	Australia looking at bringing minehunter replacement forward The Australian government could accelerate the replacement of Royal Australian Navy’s current Huon-class minehunters by bringing the project forward from the 2030s to the mid-2020s. The move would be completed as part of a new maritime mine countermeasures program, which is to be known as SEA 1905. More.....
29 Apr 2019	Officer dies leading firefighting efforts on Indian aircraft carrier Vikramaditya An Indian Navy officer died in a fire that erupted aboard aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya as the ship was entering Karwar port on April 26. The officer, identified by the Indian defense ministry as Lt Cdr DS Chauhan, led firefighting efforts in the compartment that was affected by fire. Whilst the fire was brought under control, the officer suffered loss of consciousness owing to the smoke and fumes during the firefighting efforts. More.....
27 Apr 2019	Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 arrives in Thailand HMA Ships Canberra and Newcastle have arrived in Phuket, Thailand as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE19), Australia’s international engagement and capacity-building mission to South and Southeast Asia. The 800 members of Canberra’s and Newcastle’s ships’ companies, as well as their embarked forces will undertake a busy program, which includes humanitarian assistance and disaster relief demonstrations from both Australian and Thai forces, as well as a variety of community engagements. More.....
27 Apr 2019	Naval Historical Society of Australia (Victorian Chapter) President's April Musings are now available to download.....
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26 April 2019	Anzac Day commemorated around the globe Members of the Royal Australian Navy joined their Army and Air Force comrades and veterans of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces to mark Anzac Day at Dawn Services, marches and commemorative services in every corner of the globe. More.....
26 April 2019	Australia conducts deployments to enforce sanctions on North Korea Australia remains committed to implementing United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea, and will continue working with partners to monitor and deter ship‑to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods. Defence is deploying a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Japan, from where it will conduct maritime surveillance operations. As part of its current deployment to the region HMAS Melbourne will also conduct surveillance patrols with international partners. More.....
25 Apr 2019	Work progresses on first Royal Navy Type 26 frigate Future HMS Glasgow, the first of the new class of Royal Navy Type 26 frigates, is beginning to resemble a ship as her manufacturing progresses on the Clyde. The new City-class ships will be the successor to the Duke-class Type 23 frigates currently in service. She’ll comprise more than 60 blocks in her finished form, and will be pieced together in two sections: first the forward part of the frigate, followed by the stern. More.....
25 Apr 2019	History repeats as Commander Air position reinstated Commander Rick Neville will soon find himself at the centre of a ‘back to the future’ moment as the Fleet Air Arm inscribes his name on the ‘Commander Air’ honour board at HMAS Albatross. The honour board lists many illustrious and familiar names of Fleet Air Arm personnel who once held the ‘Commander Air’ title, dating back to the foundation of the Fleet Air Arm when HJ Lawe OBE was appointed the first Commander Air in 1947. More.....
24 Apr 2019	77th ANNIVERSARY (2019) - BATTLE of the CORAL SEA The Battle of the Coral Sea, fought during 4–8 May 1942, was a major Naval Battle in the Pacific Theatre of World War II between the Imperial Japanese Navy and Naval and Air Forces from Australia and the United States of America, resulting in a strategic Allied victory and which reversed the tide of World War II in the Pacific. Do we really understand how fortunate we are today that if it was not for the Seamen, Crewmen and Airmen that fought and successful defeated the Imperial Japanese Navy we could have possibly lost our great Country Australia? Therefore, I invite you again to join us for these important events that will commemorate our Australian American partnership and the “Battle of the Coral Sea”. Commemoration Service Date: Sunday, 5 May 2019 Time: 11:30 for a 12:00 start Afternoon Tea provided Where: Shine of Remembrance, Melbourne Please join us and together we can ensure that we Never Forget.
24 Apr 2019	Able Seaman Amanda May during lead up to Anzac Day
24 Apr 2019	Lieutenant Rachel King reflects on Anzac Day
24 Apr 2019	The Strategist Six: Brendan Nelson 1. As director of the Australian War Memorial, you’ve fielded considerable criticism over your plan for extensions that will cost $498 million. Other institutions store parts of their collections and rotate them. Might rotating exhibits or sending them on national tours be an option and why does the War Memorial need to be bigger? More.....
23 Apr 2019	Able Seaman Debbie Haby reflects on Anzac Day
23 Apr 2019	India launches hull of third Project 15B destroyer Imphal Indian shipbuilder Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited hosted a launching ceremony for the Indian Navy’s third Project 15B destroyer at its Mumbai shipyard on April 20. Imphal, as the third unit is the class will be named, entered water with a launch weight of 3,037 tonnes. The 163-meter will displace 7,300 tonnes once fully fitted out. More.....
23 Apr 2019	Australian researchers find wreck of ship sunk by Japanese sub Researchers have located the wreck of an Australian freighter sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II, 77 years after it was lost. The SS Iron Crown, a 100-meter long ore freighter, was sunk by a Japanese submarine on June 4, 1942 while travelling through Bass Strait with a cargo of manganese ore. The heavily loaded freighter was hit by a torpedo from the submarine and sank within 60 seconds. More.....
23 Apr 2019	HMAS Success celebrates 33 years of service The Commanding Officer, Captain Darren Grogan, and his crew are celebrating 33 years of remarkable service by the ‘Battle Tanker’. To celebrate the occasion, a Clear Lower Deck was called this morning to allow the Ship’s Company to enjoy a slice of birthday cake and partake in the party atmosphere, while the ship was berthed in Langkawi, Malaysia as part of INDO-PACIFIC ENDEAVOUR 2019. More.....
23 Apr 2019	Latest South West Pacific Engagement Program Begins The Australian Defence Force (ADF) continues to enhance its regional engagement with the deployment of a Task Group to Tonga this week as part of a wider three nation visit program. The deployment, part of the Pacific ‘Step Up’, will also include visits to Tuvalu and Samoa between April and July by around 120 Defence members, including the crews of HMA Ships Gascoyne and Sirius. More.....
22 Apr 2019	Task Force arrives in Malaysia for Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 The Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 (IPE 19) Joint Task Force is continuing its international engagement activities with the arrival of three ships into the Malaysian ports of Port Klang and Langkawi on 21 April. HMA Ships Canberra and Newcastle are visiting Port Klang, outside of Kuala Lumpur, while HMAS Success is visiting Langkawi before continuing her Malaysian visit to Port Klang. More.....
21 Apr 2019	Asia's Submarine Powerhouse You Might Not Know About Indonesia, with over 269 million inhabitants, it is the fourth most populous country on the planet, ranked just behind the United States. Indonesia is also well on its way to becoming a major submarine power in the Pacific—for the second time in its history. More.....
18 Apr 2019	Britain wants a large submarine drone, and it already has jobs lined up for the vessel The British government has launched a competition to test a large, unmanned submarine’s ability to gather intelligence and perform other roles. In an April 16 announcement, the Ministry of Defence said it will provide £2.5 million (U.S. $3.3 million) for the winning bidder to design, refit an existing platform and trial the utility of extra-large unmanned underwater vehicles, otherwise known as XLUUVs. More.....
17 Apr 2019	Navies, companies push for torpedo-killing torpedoes COLOGNE, Germany — Naval forces worldwide are pushing the idea of anti-torpedo torpedoes, with varying success, aiming to translate the promises of missile defense technology into undersea warfare. If it works, the threat to surface ships by enemy submarines could be significantly blunted, changing a trend in naval capabilities that has defense analysts increasingly worried. More.....
17 Apr 2019	Helos hop from deck to deck to prove combined air capabilities at sea Indian and Australian air crews have highlighted their navies’ interoperability during AUSINDEX in the Bay of Bengal this month. An MRH-90 from HMAS Canberra and an MH-60R from HMAS Parramatta landed on the frigate Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri and the corvette INS Kiltan, while a Sea King from INS Sahyadri and a Chetak from INS Kiltan cross-decked to the Australian ships. More.....
17 Apr 2019	Exercise AUSINDEX 2019
17 Apr 2019	Australia and Fiji sign Blackrock Camp MoU As announced by the Prime Minister in August 2018, Fiji and Australia have continued to work closely on the design of Blackrock Camp, situated in Nadi, to transform it into a regional hub for police and peacekeeping training and pre-deployment preparation. Fiji's Ministry of Defence and National Security and the Department of Defence have signed an Memorandum of Understanding that will provide the framework to progress the redevelopment of the Blackrock facility. More.....
17 Apr 2019	HMAS Adelaide open day in Adelaide
16 Apr 2019	Anti-Submarine Warfare – Market Report 2019 Anti-Submarine Warfare has once again risen high on the agendas of NATO’s maritime forces. To help give an overview of the current state of investment and procurement, Defence IQ have compiled an exclusive market report detailing ongoing ASW and submarine programmes from nations around the world. More.....
16 Apr 2019	The President and Victorian Committee members request the pleasure of your company at the Reservists Reunion Lunch to be held in the: Pavilion Function Room, Level 2, RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne on Wednesday, 5 June 2019 (12 noon for 12.30pm) Dress: Jacket and Tie RSVP: Wednesday 29 May 2019 Medals and Decorations (preferred) Guests most welcome Invitation and booking details.....
16 Apr 2019	Change to April 2019 DVA Pension payday As the April 2019 DVA Pension payday falls on Anzac Day, this payday has been moved to Wednesday, 24 April 2019. The stand-alone change comes after the 20 March 2019 announcement by Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester, that the first annual increase of Veterans’ pensions and allowances was fully effective as of pension payday on 11 April 2019. More information and the new fortnightly available rates are available on the CLIK web site
16 Apr 2019	US military IDs sailor who allegedly killed Japanese woman; Marine commander asks for quiet mourning TOKYO — A U.S. Marine Corps commander in Japan has asked service people in the southwestern region of Okinawa to keep a low profile to show respect after a sailor allegedly stabbed a Japanese woman and then killed himself, the latest in a series of crimes that have outraged residents. "As a sign of respect to a community that is angry and in shock, we should be unobtrusive," Lt. Gen. Eric Smith said in a letter dated Sunday. More.....
15 Apr 2019	Norwegian frigate HNOMS Helge Ingstad returns to water The Royal Norwegian Navy frigate HNoMS Helge Ingstad was refloated on April 10, less than six weeks after she was transported to the Haakonsvern navy base from the seafloor in Hjeltefjorden. Prior to her raising and transport, the frigate spent several months almost completely submerged after colliding with with commercial tanker Sola TS on November 8, 2018. More.....
15 Apr 2019	USS Ross en Route to Black Sea DARDANELLES STRAIT (NNS) -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71) began its north-bound transit of the Dardanelles Strait, en route to the Black Sea April 14 to conduct maritime security operations and enhance regional maritime stability, combined readiness and naval capability with NATO allies and partners in the region. More.....
15 Apr 2019	HMAS Adelaide Open Day, Adelaide
15 Apr 2019	US, French, UK navies kick off mine warfare drill in Persian Gulf Ships from the navies of the US, the UK and France have kicked off the mine countermeasures exercise Artemis Trident in the Persian Gulf. “Mine laying poses a risk to naval ships as well as merchant shipping vessels,” the US 5th Fleet said in an announcement. More.....
14 Apr 2019	HMAS Adelaide sailor arrives home to namesake city
13 Apr 2019	Warm welcome for major naval exercise HMAS Newcastle was slowly guided into dock by the harbour master at Visakhapatnam Port in the Indian sub-continent on a breathless, humid day. Newcastle took its place alongside submarine HMAS Collins as the Indian Navy’s Command Protocol Officer, Commander Ravi Rastogi, welcomed the commander of the Australian combined task group for AUSINDEX, Captain Andrew Quinn. More.....
12 Apr 2019	Warrant Officer inspires new recruits One of Navy’s most respected senior sailors has been honoured with her own club, named after her in a ceremony at HMAS Cerberus. Warrant Officer Jo Jordan joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1981 as a Writer. She went on to serve in HMA Ships Harman, Kuttabul, Sydney, Albatross, Waterhen and Darwin as well as at Recruit School, the Australian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur and on operations in Baghdad. More.....
12 Apr 2019	Off the Seychelles, a dive into a never-seen landscape ST. JOSEPH ISLAND, Seychelles— The submersible dropped from the ocean’s surface faster than I had expected. With a loud “psssssss” the air escaped from the ballast tanks and the small craft suddenly tilted forward. Within seconds, aquanaut Robert Carmichael and I were enveloped by a vibrant shade of blue, watching streaks of sunlight pierce the water's surface. Soon a large manta ray appeared from the darkness below, gently gliding toward our small craft before vanishing into the distance. More.....
12 Apr 2019	US clears Japan for $1.2B missile package to defend against ballistic threats The U.S. State Department has cleared a further sale of missiles used for ballistic missile defense to Japan, marking the third and largest batch of such missiles to the U.S. ally. The approval for the potential sale in response to a request by Japan, announced by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, includes a package of 56 SM-3 Block IB missiles for an estimated cost of $1.15 billion. More.....
12 Apr 2019	TMT contracted to deliver ROV for Australia’s new submarine rescue capability Perth-based Total Marine Technology has secured its first Royal Australian Navy contract as it landed a deal to design and deliver a remotely-operated vehicle (ROV) for the service’s new submarine rescue system (SRS). TMT was selected by Phoenix International, who is in charge of delivering the new air transportable submarine rescue service under a contract from March 2019. More.....
12 Apr 2019	Indonesia orders additional three 1,400-ton submarines from South Korea The Indonesian defense ministry ordered an additional three 1,400-ton submarines under a contract signed on the day of the launch of the country’s first locally-assembled submarine. On April 12, Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL launched KRI Alugoro (405), the third Nagapasa-class submarine which was assembled in Indonesia under a transfer of technology agreement with South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). More.....
11 Apr 2019	New Zealand Navy’s biggest vessel ready for launch in South Korea The future HMNZS Aotearoa, the biggest ever vessel to be built for the Royal New Zealand Navy, is taking shape and is ready for launch in South Korea. Aetorea is being constructed at Hyundai Heavy Shipbuilding’s Ulsan shipyard and is scheduled to be launched within the next two weeks, according to the New Zealand Navy. The launch will take place some nine months after the tanker’s keel was laid in August 2018. More.....
10 Apr 2019	Massive search underway after Japanese F-35A goes missing over the Pacific An international search is underway in the Pacific Ocean for a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A fighter jet, which disappeared from radar at around 7:30pm local time on April 9. The F-35A lost radar contact approximately 85 miles east of Misawa Air Base. Media reports quoting Japanese military officials say parts of the stealth fighter have been located but the pilot is still missing. More.....
10 Apr 2019	HMAS Brisbane Freedom of Entry parade
10 Apr 2019	Adelaide protecting Australia's national interests While en route to her namesake city in support of South Australia’s Navy Week celebrations, HMAS Adelaide has taken the opportunity to contribute to the Royal Australian Navy’s border surveillance efforts. The Amphibious Assault Ship made use of its embarked MRH-90 Maritime Support Helicopter to patrol the Bass Strait Oil Rig Restricted Area off the Gippsland coast in Victoria, as part of Navy’s national maritime security commitment. More.....
10 Apr 2019	Navy joins Shoalhaven in honouring the life of Private Ernest Licey Indigenous Elders from the Yuin Nation and the Wreck Bay Community were joined by veterans, members of the Shoalhaven Community and personnel from HMAS Albatross at the Nowra Cemetery in late March, to honour the Shoalhaven’s only Indigenous ANZAC soldier: Private Ernest Licey. While the local RSL gave Ernest Licey a full military funeral service after his death in 1957, he was buried without a headstone or an official grave plot. More.....
09 Apr 2019	Guardian Class Patrol Boat handover to Tuvalu
09 Apr 2019	Royal Navy aviators, jets poised for first overseas deployment in a decade Royal Navy pilots flying UK F-35B jets in Cyprus will mark the first time in over a decade UK naval aviators are operating overseas. Two months of training in the eastern Mediterranean is lined up for the men and women of the Lightning Force in preparation for their first spell of training aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth this autumn. More.....
09 Apr 2019	First Lady forges firm friendships in Far East After more than 30 years plying her trade in oceans across the world, the First Lady of the Fleet is continuing to pave the way for the next generation of RAN replenishment ships. HMAS Success is exercising with Australia’s international partners as part of INDO-PACIFIC ENDEAVOUR 2019. More.....
09 Apr 2019	Navy Embarks on Major IT Overhaul The IT equipment the Navy uses on its ships will receive a major overhaul worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, have announced the Government will strengthen the Navy’s computer networks by modernising the Fleet Information Environment (FIE). “The FIE consists of both classified and unclassified computer networks which are used throughout the fleet,” said Minister Pyne. More.....
09 Apr 2019	Visit to Visakhapatnam Boys Home
08 Apr 2019	Video shows US Navy hovercraft evacuating US personnel from Libya US personnel stationed in Tripoli were evacuated from the city in the wake of the advance of Libyan National Army forces, led by General Khalifa Hifter, towards the Libyan capital. LNA forces started their push on April 5. The UN-backed government says that 21 people have already been killed in fighting near the capital. The US evacuation occurred on April 7, according to a statement from US Africa Command (AFRICOM). More.....
08 Apr 2019	Australian Navy dives into training with Sri Lankan counterparts A team of Navy clearance divers embarked in HMAS Success for INDO-PACIFIC ENDEAVOUR 2019 has taken the opportunity to strengthen ties with their Sri Lankan Navy counterparts through a joint training initiative. Conducted at the Sri Lankan Navy Base in Trincomalee on the north-east coast of the island, the training involved a series of theoretical and practical-based activities, and the exchange of ideas based mainly on the disposal of improvised explosive devices. More.....
08 Apr 2019	Sri Lankan Navy visit HMAS Newcastle
07 Apr 2019	Success and Parramatta arrive in Chennai HMA Ships Success and Parramatta have conducted a port visit to Chennai, India, before their involvement in the bilateral Australian and Indian Navy exercise AUSINDEX. Indian Navy personnel and awaiting media welcomed the two warships and their excited crews, who enjoyed a highly successful visit before sailing to their next port of call. More.....
06 Apr 2019	Navy sees vital capability in ‘flooded’ village Australian Defence Force personnel have undertaken humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training with the Sri Lankan Navy in Puttalam, Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan Navy Small Boat Squadron has rapid response units that are ready and postured to respond in the country’s waterways and are specially equipped to handle disaster scenarios. More.....
05 Apr 2019	Sun sets on Brisbane’s first night in Brisbane In a night steeped in Naval tradition, the flight deck of HMAS Brisbane was transformed as the Commanding Officer welcomed his guest of honour, the Governor of Queensland His Excellency The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC onboard the ship bearing his capital city’s name. Over 250 dignitaries and guests of the warship’s namesake city attended the function on Thursday night. The evening comprised of an official reception and Ceremonial Sunset, and is the start to a busy port visit for the ship. More.....
05 Apr 2019	Navy helps Sri Lanka reduce its plastic footprint Sri Lankan volunteers along with members of the Sri Lankan Navy and the Australian Defence Force recently took to Mount Lavinia Beach in Colombo to reduce its plastic footprint. The INDO-PACIFIC ENDEAVOUR 2019 Joint Task Group visited Sri Lanka as part Australia’s commitment to deepen engagement and partnerships with regional security forces. More.....
04 Apr 2019	New research provides deeper look at serving and ex-serving community THREE major reports from the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme were today released, providing the Departments of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), and the broader health community, a better understanding of the health concerns of current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. More.....
04 Apr 2019	Plan Pelorus 2022 Outcome Three - HNE's message to sailors
03 Apr 2019	Budget puts veterans and their families first Australian veterans and their families will continue to see an improvement in support and services with $11.5 billion in funding allocated in the 2019–20 Budget. This funding represents an overall increase of $300 million allocated to the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) in 2019–20 compared with 2018–19 to support our veterans and their families. More.....
03 Apr 2019	Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief demonstration
02 Apr 2019	Canadian, Spanish NATO ships arrive in Odesa, Ukraine Royal Canadian Navy and Spanish Navy frigate assigned to NATO’s Standing Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) arrived in Odesa, Ukraine on April 1 for a routine port visit. Canadian frigate HMCS Toronto and Spanish frigate ESPS Santa Maria arrived in Odesa after patrolling in the Black Sea with fellow SNMG2 ships for the last several days. More.....
02 Apr 2019	Use your voice - put pen to paper Sailors and officers working in every corner of the Navy – at sea and ashore – will receive the 2019 Defence Census today and have until the 9th of April to complete and return it. Today is Defence Census day and uniformed personnel who receive the census are encouraged to fill it in today if they can. More.....
02 Apr 2019	Navy League of Australia(Vic-Tas Div) April newsletter is now available to download.....
02 Apr 2019	Semaphore 3/2019 The Acquisition of HMAS Success II by Peter Djokovic The Royal Australian Navy is currently in the middle of the largest shipbuilding program this country has seen since World War II. Two new Canberra class amphibious landing ships were commissioned in 2014 and 2015 respectively, while the first of the RAN’s new Hobart class guided missile destroyers commissioned in September 2017. Still to come are the Arafura class offshore patrol vessels, Attack class guided missile submarines, Hunter class guided missile frigates, and Supply class auxiliary oiler replenishment vessels. More.....
01 Apr 2019	Australia integrates AWD destroyer with F-35A during Diamond Shield The Royal Australian Air Force-organized exercise Diamond Shield provided an opportunity for the Australian Navy’s second air warfare destroyer HMAS Brisbane to integrate and operate with the fifth-generation F-35A fighter jet for the first time. Brisbane embarked three Fighter Controllers from the Fleet Fighter Control Element for operations off the coast of Newcastle. In addition to destroyer Brisbane, the air force exercise was joined by frigate HMAS Melbourne. More.....
01 Apr 2019	FlyBy A periodical of the Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia. April issue.....
01 Apr 2019	In for the long haul (part 1): good news and bad news about the frigate transition Moving from the Collins-class submarines to the Attack class is not the only long and complex capability transition that the Royal Australian Navy is embarking upon. The journey from the current Anzac-class frigates to the future Hunter class also presents a set of challenges. Since the Australian National Audit Office’s recent report on Anzac-class sustainment has provided some solid information about some key parameters in the frigate transition, it’s timely to examine the broad risks that the government and Defence will need to address to transition without a capability gap. More.....
01 Apr 2019	Young Endeavour replacement The Government is pleased to announce the STS Young Endeavour replacement project is progressing and will be due for consideration by Cabinet later this year. Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP said the program is recognised internationally as a leading youth development program, with more than 500 young Australians taking part every year. More.....
01 Apr 2019	Computer-based trial designed to assist veterans leaving the military Computer-based tasks will form the basis of a trial program to assist Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel as they transition from military to civilian life, Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester said today. "The Stepping Out: Attention Reset (SOAR) trial is designed to test whether a brief attention training computer task improves adjustment to civilian life and may reduce the risk for mental health disorders," Mr Chester said. More.....
01 Apr 2019	Council of the Australian War Memorial appointments Former Australian Defence Force members Sharon Bown and Daniel Keighran VC have both been re-appointed to the Council of the Australian War Memorial for three year terms. Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester said the re-appointments were important for providing stability and continuity to the Council as it navigates the first stage of its $500 million redevelopment. More.....
01 Apr 2019	FlyBy A periodical of the Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia. April issue.....

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