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BROADSIDE - MARCH 2026 Edition NOTE: To read Broadside in Flipbook form, click on the "Full Screen" arrows. |
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28 March WA’s
first naval nuclear training course launchedWestern Australia’s first naval nuclear foundations training course has been launched, developed in partnership with Curtin University to support AUKUS and the future sustainment of nuclear‑powered submarines at Henderson. The course is funded through the State Government’s $2.5 million Defence Industry Reskilling and Upskilling (DIRU) Grants Program. More..... |
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27 March Defence
project powers waste-to-energy innovationA new multi-state research collaboration is advancing innovative waste-to-energy (WtE) solutions to support Defence operations across northern Australia. The Northern Australia Defence Project is the first national initiative delivered under the Australian Defence Science and University Network (ADSUN). More..... |
27 March Developing
Reliant friendshipsA group of journalists from across Micronesia and Polynesia visited HMAS Kuttabul, Sydney, in March for a bespoke tour of the Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant. The visit allowed the journalists to gain a close and informed understanding of the vessel’s operations and the critical role it plays in delivering Australia’s enduring commitment to the Pacific. More..... |
26 March New
recruits test sea legsTesting their sea legs for the first time, 45 Navy recruits from HMAS Cerberus embarked on HMAS Choules for a sea ride they will never forget. The recruits ranged in age, from the youngest at 18 to the oldest in their 50s, with career aspirations spanning from marine technician to musician. More..... |
26 March Generations
of training in the South China SeaFor many new sailors on board HMAS Toowoomba, leaving the southern hemisphere could be a daunting task. Luckily for them, the ship’s navigator Lieutenant Commander Brianna Webb knows the South China Sea like it was her own backyard. More..... |
26 March Navy
viewed through a new lensNavy has launched Grey Shutterbugs: Volume Two, the latest instalment in its visual storytelling series, released to coincide with the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review. The publication highlights the extraordinary work of Navy imagery specialists – sailors whose skill, resilience and professionalism reveal moments of service rarely seen by the public. More..... |
25 March World-class
medical care at seaFor HMAS Toowoomba’s embarked action medical organisation (AMO) team, every day on operational deployment is a grand final. Part of that team is medical officer Lieutenant Annalise Pugno, who is on her first regional presence deployment. More..... |
25 March Philippine
ship makes history in SydneyFor the first time in history, a Philippine Navy ship has sailed into Sydney Harbour. As part of the multinational, Australian-led Exercise Kakadu, BRP Diego Silang entered Sydney Heads alongside 31 ships from partner nations, marking a significant milestone in Philippine-Australian defence cooperation. More..... |
25 March HMAS
Toowoomba's tireless morale boostersFor much of the Royal Australian Navy’s 125-year history, a ship has served as the workplace, home, social hub and recreation centre for its hard-working crew at sea. HMAS Toowoomba’s Leading Seaman Matthew Blake explained that the benefits of these conditions go far beyond the "easy commute to the office", thanks to a team whose job it is to ensure that every day is just that little bit brighter. More..... |
25 March China
maps ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with
USChina is conducting a vast undersea mapping and monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of marine conditions that naval experts say would be crucial for waging submarine warfare against the United States and its allies. More..... |
24 March First
welded 3D-printed component installed on US Navy’s
Virginia-class subPortsmouth Naval Shipyard has inspected, tested, and installed the first welded additively manufactured (AM) flange aboard the US Navy’s attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787), marking a milestone in submarine maintenance and advanced manufacturing. More..... |
24 March STEM
scholarships to propel nuclear submarine programThe Australian Government has today launched the Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship program, a $15.8 million initiative to support the development of Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarine workforce. Propel will offer up to 3,000 scholarships to students studying in priority STEM fields at Australian universities. More..... |
24 March Friends
who make ‘mochi’ together, stay togetherThe practice of making the traditional Japanese dessert ‘mochi’ is a cultural event that involves local communities and families gathering together. In March, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) crew of HMAS Toowoomba was invited on board the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Akizuki to participate in the centuries-old tradition. More..... |
24 March HMAS
Ballarat marches through namesake cityOfficers and sailors from HMAS Ballarat exercised their freedom of entry through the streets of Ballarat on March 15, marching before large crowds under clear skies in a ceremony steeped in military tradition. Accompanied by the Royal Australian Navy Band, the ship’s company marched proudly through the city, drawing a significant turnout from the local community. More..... |
24 March Staying
cool under pressureCommuting in through five-metre swells, 40-knot Arctic blasts and near-zero visibility fog might cause some concern for those on their way to work. But for officer of the watch Lieutenant Amie Harris, despite the near-freezing conditions outside, the coolest place to be is driving on the bridge of HMAS Toowoomba. More..... |
23 March Turning
ocean data into decision superiorityFor more than two decades, a quiet but powerful platform has been working behind the scenes to support Navy missions across the globe. Known as Bluelink, this Australian-developed system takes raw ocean data and turns it into an operational ocean forecast – giving the ADF a detailed picture of the seas they sail through. More..... |
23 March New
Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre website shares stories
once hidden deep in the Thai jungleThe Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Matt Keogh MP, has announced the launch of a new Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre website to help share the stories of the prisoners of war and rōmusha (forced Asian labourers) who worked on the Burma–Thailand Railway during the Second World War. More..... |
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22 March Sydney Opera House illuminated for 125 years of #AusNavy The iconic Sydney Opera House was illuminated last night to mark 125 years of the Royal Australian Navy. |
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21 March G'day, Happy Birthday, from the US Chief of Naval Operations In Sydney, Australia, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle joined our Australian partners in celebrating 125 years of the Royal Australian Navy. For over a century, our navies have stood shoulder to shoulder in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. |
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21 March HMAS
Canberra leads Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review in Sydney
HarbourCanberra-class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra has led the largest gathering of foreign warships in Sydney Harbour in more than a decade. Warships from more than 19 nations conducted a ceremonial entry into Sydney Harbour this morning, hosted by Royal Australian Navy, for the 2026 Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review. More..... |
20 March From
Saigon to the NavyVietnamese-born Australian Navy Captain Cadeyrn Okely has a powerful message – you don’t have to come from much to go far in the Australian Navy. Now Director Fleet Engineering, Captain Okely was rescued from an orphanage during the fall of Saigon in 1975. His protectors, two Australian diplomats who would become his parents, brought him back to Australia. More..... |
20 March Sailor
contributes to legacy of advocacyLeading Seaman Razaz Glaidous grew up watching her mother rebuild her life with courage, dignity and purpose. Today, she proudly continues that legacy – helping shape cultural development in Navy and championing equity for all. For the 26-year-old aviation support sailor (AVN), belonging is found in the moments where she can help create environments in which people feel respected and valued. More..... |
20 March Naval
partners sail togetherIn the warm waters of the Top End, three ships proved the word friendship cannot be written without partners or naval vessels. Two of the Royal Australian Navy’s patrol boats, HMA Ships Cape Pillar and Cape Solander, joined the Republic of the Marshall Islands Ship (RMIS) Jelmae for a formation sail in Darwin. More..... |
20 March Antarctic
allies: Australia and New Zealand at the end of the earthAntarctica rose to the surface of strategic competition this week. It appeared prominently in both the Australia–New Zealand Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations (ANZMIN) and in China’s new five-year plan. Antarctic affairs have long been part of Beijing’s strategy. Now, an overdue but clear upward shift in Antarctic urgency in Canberra and Wellington is welcome. More..... |
19 March China
Not Committed to 2027 Taiwan Invasion, U.S. Intel Report
SaysWashington has determined that China does not plan to invade Taiwan in 2027, according to the U.S. intelligence community’s 2026 Annual Threat Assessment report published this week. “The [intelligence community] assesses that Chinese leaders do not currently plan to execute an invasion of Taiwan in 2027, nor do they have a fixed timeline for achieving unification,” reads the report’s section covering China-Taiwan affairs. More..... |
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19 March Australian Navy Divers Inspect Sydney Harbour Ahead of Fleet Review Personnel from Australian Clearance Diving Team One and the Australian Mine Warfare Team work together to inspect wharfs and moorings in Sydney Harbour prior to the Kakadu Fleet Review. |
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18 March Exercise Kakadu 2026 (KA26) Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier multinational maritime engagement exercise, conducted biennially to strengthen maritime security cooperation, enhance interoperability, and build partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. |
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18 March Maritime
medic role for Rocky localTransiting on board HMAS Choules through the Prince of Wales Channel in northern Australia, 21-year-old Seaman Medic Sienna Williams is experiencing her first Exercise Kakadu. Seaman Williams grew up in Rockhampton, Queensland. While monitoring the health of a close family member she realised her dream of caring for others and joined Navy in 2023 as a medic. More..... |
17 March Bradleys
Head Naval Memorials officially recognisedThe Bradleys Head Naval Memorials in Sydney has been officially declared a Military Memorial of National Significance. This declaration reflects the ongoing national significance of the historic Memorials, which commemorate every Australian who has proudly served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) over the past 125 years, as well as all ships lost in service. More..... |
17 March Over
100 Iranian warships destroyed, US claimsIn the latest updates from the Middle East conflict, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US forces have destroyed more than 100 naval vessels belonging to the Iranian Navy. According to CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, the combined use of air, land and maritime strikes has substantially degraded Iran’s naval capabilities. More..... |
17 March US
Navy extends service life of aircraft carrier USS Nimitz to
2027The US Navy has decided to extend the operational life of its oldest active aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), delaying its planned decommissioning until 2027 in a move aimed at maintaining fleet readiness during a critical transition period. Originally scheduled for retirement in 2026, the nuclear-powered supercarrier will now remain in service for an additional year, reflecting broader force structure requirements as the navy works to sustain its legally mandated carrier fleet. More..... |
17 March U.S.
Navy to Increase Hammerhead Anti-Submarine Mine OrderThe U.S. Navy is looking to increase its order of next-generation anti-submarine mines to “meet operational requirements,” according to a recent contract modification. The sea service is requesting General Dynamics Mission Systems, which was awarded the initial contract, to deliver more Hammerhead mine systems. Hammerhead carries a torpedo and moors itself to the sea floor at intermediate and deep-water depths. Once the mine detects an underwater threat, the encapsulated torpedo will be fired at the target. More..... |
17 March Australian
mine countermeasures approaches minimal viable capabilityThe Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has just two of an original six Huon-class minehunters left in service. Plus, two years ago, the service suspended renewal of its mine countermeasures capability that was to be delivered via Project Sea 1905. Looking at this evidence, some analysts believe Australia’s naval mine countermeasures (MCM) capability is atrophying. However, top brass in the RAN are satisfied that the navy will maintain a satisfactory capability against sea mines and underwater threats. More..... |
17 March Complex
naval manoeuvres at seaThe Royal Australian Navy continues to strengthen maritime readiness through officer-of-the-watch manoeuvres with regional partner nations in waters off Australia’s northern coast during Exercise Kakadu. Participants included the Indian Navy’s INS Nilgiri, the Royal Malaysian Navy’s KD Lekir, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Diego Silang and the Royal Thai Navy’s HTMS Naresuan. More..... |
17 March Boatswains
battle extreme weather at seaWhen sailing north through the Yellow Sea in February, one of the battles faced for personnel on board HMAS Toowooomba was the freezing cold. The ship has completed her deployment under Operation Argos, to support the enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions against North Korea. More..... |
17 March The
women shaping HMAS ChoulesThe crew of HMAS Choules celebrated International Women’s Day at sea this year through the sharing of ideas, stories and experiences of supporting women within and outside Navy. With a higher proportion of female personnel on board than most other ships in the fleet, the range of experiences sparked thoughtful discussion and opened new avenues of conversation. Among those on board was Communication Information Systems (CIS) sailor, Seaman Laura Reeves. More..... |
17 March Sailor
drawn to mix of freedom and stabilityAt the age of 17, Lieutenant Anthony Nightingale was unsure of what career he wanted to pursue. After learning of opportunities to travel while working, he decided to join the ADF. “I was unsure of what to study at university. I liked the idea of travelling, but having stability with the job,” he said. From the beginning of his journey at Defence, Lieutenant Nightingale felt supported. More..... |
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OUR MARCH HERO Rear Admiral Harold Bruce FARNCOMB CB, DSO, MVO, MiD** US Navy Cross, US Legion of Merit  Rear Admiral
Farncomb was a distinguished senior officer who became the
first graduate of the Royal Australian Naval College,
Osborne House, Geelong, to reach the rank of Captain.
Known by the nickname "Fearless Frank," he was a key naval
figure for Australia during World War II, commanding several
high-profile ships and the Australian Squadron in major
Pacific battles. World War II Commands: He commanded several significant vessels during the war, including: HMAS Canberra: Patrols in the Indian Ocean. HMAS Australia: Led during the Battle of the Coral Sea and the Guadalcanal campaign. HMS Attacker: Commanded this British escort carrier during the invasion of southern France. Squadron Leadership: In late 1944, he took command of the Australian Squadron. He led the squadron through intense actions in the Philippines, including the landings at Lingayen Gulf, where his flagship, HMAS Australia, was hit by multiple kamikaze attacks. Continue reading about this outstanding leader and hero..... |
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15 March Indian
Warships Escort Indian LPG Tankers in Gulf of OmanIndian Navy warships escorted Indian LPG tankers in the Gulf of Oman, after they crossed the Strait of Hormuz, on March 14. The Indian government stated that Indian ships Shivalik and Nanda Devi have crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are now heading towards ports in India, carrying a combined cargo of 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG. Other Indian ships remain on standby in the Gulf region. Any role of the Indian Navy in assisting the vessels was not mentioned. More..... |
14 March ‘My
God what have we done’: Enola Gay pilot’s combat notebook is
for saleIn a United States War Department-issued “Line of Position” notebook, Capt. Robert A. Lewis begins like many service member letters, with a “Dear Mom + Dad.” But this log, dated Aug. 6, 1945, is unlike any other entry from World War II. Lewis, the co-pilot of the B-29 Enola Gay, was en route to Japan from the Pacific island of Tinian when he began recording. Now, his account, written during and in the immediate aftermath of dropping the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, is for sale. More..... |
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14 March Exercise KAKADU 2026 has started! KAKADU is our premier biennial warfare training event, and 2026 brings together 19 nations from across the globe for a wide spectrum of maritime warfare training. |
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11 March Hunter
Class frigates to benefit from new navigation-combat system
integrationA new software integration developed for modern naval vessels will strengthen the connection between navigation and combat systems aboard the Hunter Class frigate, improving operational awareness and reducing integration risk for the Royal Australian Navy. More..... |
11 March Australia
investing $176 million in Bluebottle USVThe Australian government will acquire the Australian-designed and built Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel (USV) to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities. Defence is investing $176 million in the Bluebottle USV capability. The funding creates a Program of Record, supporting Ocius Technology to deliver a fleet of Bluebottle USVs over a five-year contract commencing in early 2026. More..... |
10 March Honouring
an Antarctic pioneerFor half a century, Captain John King Davis has lain in an unmarked grave at Melbourne General Cemetery, a stark contrast to his epic contributions to Australia’s Antarctic legacy. Captain Ben Esler, Senior Naval Officer – Victoria, joined the president of the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) Club, Captain Rebecca Jeffcoat, to rededicate Captain Davis’ grave with a tombstone. More..... |
10 March Navy
leaders clarify drone integration plan for Arafura Class
OPVsThe Royal Australian Navy has clarified plans to integrate uncrewed aerial and surface vehicles into Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels under project SEA 1180. Head of Patrol Boats and Specialist Ships Rear Admiral Michael Houghton and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond raised new details about the program during a Senate estimates discussion in February earlier this year. More..... |
10 March Marking
their final resting placeThe service and sacrifice of our First World War veterans should never be forgotten. Yet many lie in unmarked graves because they lacked the family or funds for a funeral. Today the Government is announcing the previously unmarked graves of almost 200 First World War veterans across Australia will be forever honoured with an appropriate marker. More..... |
10 March Full
circle in Defence cyber trainingLeading Seaman Kristina Musumeci has returned to the training environment where her Navy cyber career began, only now she is instructing the next generation of Defence cyber operators. Posted to the Defence School of Space and Cyber in Canberra within Joint Training Command, she delivers cyber training to personnel from across Navy, Army and Air Force. More..... |
08 March ‘Navy
pushes me to be my best’Born in the quiet town of Young, the cherry capital of Australia, Leading Seaman Elodie Miles did not initially picture herself serving at sea or supporting major Defence operations. In 2020, seeking a career with purpose and progression, she made the decision to join Navy. “I had my first full‑time job at a bank, but there wasn’t much room to grow,” she said. More..... |
07 March Patrol
ship HMS Tamar ready for South Pacific mission after passing
thorough assessment in AustraliaRoyal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar is ready to resume front-line Pacific patrols after completing her regeneration in Australia. Ten tense – and intense – days of training and assurance resulted in a thumbs-up for the crew, who will now prepare for the next phase of their lengthy deployment: patrolling the South Pacific islands. More..... |
07 March Telling
their stories while writing her ownGrowing up between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Commander Sarah West’s path to Navy began not on the water, but behind a microphone. Before joining in 2009 as a maritime warfare officer, she worked as a journalist and ABC newsreader – skills that would later become central to her Navy career. Her first sea posting set the tone for what would become a career defined by adventure, people and purpose. More..... |
07 March The
power of inclusive leadershipCaptain Fiona Eggins was born in Melbourne and raised across Australia and the UK. She joined Navy in 2001, arriving at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) straight out of high school, just as 9/11 was about to change the focus for the ADF. Her first posting to HMAS Stuart was a trial by fire, learning the basics of life at sea, such as how to get places without getting lost, and navigating the professional and social dynamics of the wardroom, while also learning her core trade. More..... |
06 March US
has destroyed Iranian ‘drone carrier,’ CENTCOM commander
saysAdm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, said Thursday that Iran’s navy has been decimated and its drone capabilities damaged, as the United States and Israel continue military strikes against Iran. Cooper spoke alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at CENTCOM headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, providing updates regarding Operation Epic Fury. More..... |
06 March USS
Gerald R. Ford Now in the Red Sea, USS George H.W. Bush
Wraps Pre-Deployment ExercisesAircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is now operating in the Middle East as the U.S. war with Iran nears its second week. The Pentagon on Friday posted photos showing Ford and USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) sailing through the Suez Canal on Thursday. More..... |
06 March North
Korean Destroyer Tests Strategic Cruise MissileNorth Korean destroyer Choe Hyon (51) successfully test fired a sea-to-surface strategic cruise missile Wednesday as leader Kim Jong Un called for two destroyers to be built annually, state media reported. Kim oversaw the test firing while on a two-day visit of the destroyer, which is undergoing operational capability trials and evaluation at the Nampo shipyard on North Korea’s west coast. More..... |
06 March China accuses Australia of 'distorting facts' about
helicopters' encounterThe Chinese government has accused Australia of "distorting facts" about an encounter between two naval helicopters over the Yellow Sea. The Australian Defence Force (ADF) said an Australian Seahawk helicopter was forced to take evasive action after a Chinese helicopter moved dangerously close to it. More..... |
06 March Iranian
Amphibious Vessel Seeks Refuge in Indian PortAnother Iranian naval vessel has sought refuge in a neutral port following an expansion of the Iran conflict to the Indo-Pacific and U.S. efforts to target Tehran’s naval forces. IRIS Lavan (514) docked at the Port of Kochi following engine troubles, government officials told Indian news outlet Wion, which first reported the docking. More..... |
06 March Navy
mentor pays success forwardBorn in Devonport on Tasmania’s rugged north‑west coast, one Navy leader’s journey began far from the docks and deployments that would later define her career. Commander Felicity Petrie joined Navy in 1999 as a trainee weapons electrical engineer, studying at the Australian Defence Force Academy while completing Navy training in the breaks – a demanding balance of discipline, ambition and resilience. More..... |
05 March Aussies
step out in honourHMAS Warramunga joined hundreds of thousands of spectators and military personnel lining the streets for one of India’s largest public maritime celebrations. The crew represented Australia at the International Fleet Review city parade in Visakhapatnam, which featured an impressive series of military displays, including precision aerial manoeuvres, ceremonial bands, cultural performances and uniformed contingents from navies across the world. More..... |
05 March Chinese
Navy Expanding Nuclear Attack Boat Fleet and Missile Strike
Capabilities, ONI Commander SaysBeijing is working to ramp up production of nuclear-powered attack boats and incorporate larger numbers of guided-missile classes into its submarine force, putting the People’s Liberation Army Navy on the path to credibly challenge U.S. maritime dominance by the 2040s, the commander of U.S. naval intelligence testified Monday. More..... |
04 March Under
Takaichi, JAUKUS is increasingly plausibleJAUKUS may yet be possible. I argued in 2023 that Japan couldn’t be added to AUKUS Pillar Two because it lacked legal and regulatory alignment with Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Now, however, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election victory and planned reforms may bring about the necessary alignment. I originally cited weak espionage penalties, narrow offence coverage and the absence of frameworks protecting universities from foreign interference. More..... |
04 March France
sends aircraft carrier to Mediterranean as Middle East
flares upFrance will send the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier and its strike group to the Mediterranean as war expands in the Middle East, President Emmanuel Macron said in a speech on Tuesday night. With the Strait of Hormuz closed and the Suez Canal and Red Sea threatened, France is also working on a coalition to pool assets, including military, that will allow shipping traffic to resume, Macron said in the televised speech. More..... |
04 March Warramunga
strengthens ties in IndiaHMAS Warramunga recently participated in the Indian Navy’s International Fleet Review (IFR), as well as the multilateral Exercise Milan in the Bay of Bengal. President of India Droupadi Murmu conducted the ceremonial review of more than 70 warships anchored off Visakhapatnam during the IFR, highlighting India’s growing maritime capability and its commitment to supporting a rules-based order. More..... |
03 March Austal
delivers tenth evolved Cape-class patrol boat to AustraliaDefense shipbuilder Austal has delivered the tenth evolved Cape-class patrol boat, Cape Hawke, to the Royal Australian Navy. The ceremony was held at the company’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia. The ADV Cape Hawke is the tenth ECCPB to be delivered from Austal’s Henderson, Western Australia, shipyard in just over five years, marking the successful completion of the Royal Australian Navy’s evolved Cape-class patrol boat program. More..... |
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03 March 125 Years of the Royal Australian Navy Australia’s Navy commemorated 125 years of service on 1 March. We honour the generations of Australians who have sailed under the White Ensign while supported by their families at home. They’ve protected our way of life, secured our borders and safeguarded the trade routes that power our nation. |
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03 March UK
deploys Type 45 destroyer, drone-busting helicopters amid
Iran tensionsHMS Dragon is one of the most capable air defence warships in the world, and will strengthen the UK’s ability to detect, track and destroy aerial threats, including drones. The ship is fitted with the world-leading Sea Viper missile system, which can launch eight missiles in under ten seconds and guide up to 16 missiles simultaneously. More..... |
03 March ADF
personnel are 'safe' after air base strike near Dubai,
Defence Minister Richard Marles saysDefence Minister Richard Marles says Australian personnel are "safe and accounted for" after Iran struck an air base used by Australian forces near Dubai. Mr Marles said an Iranian drone strike hit the Al Minhad Air Base on the first night of the conflict, but no personnel were injured. The base is about 40 kilometres outside of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. More..... |
03 March Trump:
U.S. Navy May Escort Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz, More
European Warships en Route to Med“Effective IMMEDIATELY, I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy, traveling through the Gulf. This will be available to all Shipping Lines. If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible. More..... |
02 March Product
of Concern Summit for Collins class sustainmentThe Australian Government held its fourth Product of Concern Summit in Canberra today to support the sustainment of Australia’s Collins class submarines. Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, convened the summit alongside Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, and senior representatives from government and industry. More..... |
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