Ghost Shark and other drones get teeth
The government will this week mark a major milestone in the development and testing of advanced undersea warfare capabilities for
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Aussies and TNI exercise in East Java
It was only mid-morning, but the sun was blistering and already more than 35 degrees and the hum of engines
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Three nations unite beneath the waves
Pittwater Basin on Sydney’s Northern Beaches appears like the perfect place to spend the school holidays, but, as thousands enjoyed
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Australia’s mine-clearing advantage
A new frontier of underwater warfare is providing RAN with an unparalleled advantage over potential adversaries. CAPTION: Royal Australian Navy’s
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Sydney and Choules meet at sea
HMAS Sydney rendezvoused with HMAS Choules in the Arafura Sea on 4 October, spending time operating together before continuing their separate deployments. CAPTION: HMAS
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Sydney reunites with Kiwi counterparts
HMAS Sydney recently rendezvoused with HMNZ Ships Aotearoa and Te Mana in the South China Sea, replenishing fuel and stores before continuing her regional presence deployment
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ADF assists on massive Pacific fisheries patrol
Australia joined Pacific partners to strengthen maritime security and protect vital fisheries resources during Operation Nasse, conducted across the Pacific
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Sydney and Stuart cross wakes in South China Sea
Two Royal Australian Navy ships rendezvoused in the South China Sea before continuing their regional presence deployments across the Indo-Pacific.
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Aussies and Japanese swap decks
Forces from the RAN and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise to enhance combined warfighting skills.
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Aus/NZ navies sign cooperation agreement
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have reinforced their enduring maritime partnership through the signing
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HMAS Sydney exercises anti-submarine prowess
The image on the sonar screen in HMAS Sydney’s Combat Information Centre indicated a submarine was below the surface, prompting an immediate
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Royal Australian Navy international deployments
Royal Australian Navy ships deployed across the Indo-Pacific delivered a range of operational, training and engagement activities with allies and
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A rescue beyond the mission
While sailing on a regional presence deployment, HMAS Supply responded to a real-world search-and-rescue operation in the Indian Ocean. CAPTION: Leading
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Stalwart refuels Harold E. Holt
HMAS Stalwart recently delivered fuel to the Harold E. Holt Communications Station. CAPTION: HMAS Stalwart refuelling the Harold E Holt communications facility,
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HMAS Choules ends three-month deployment
After three months supporting Exercise Pacific Partnership, HMAS Choules returns home from deployment supporting humanitarian assistance activities and strengthening interoperability with regional
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Heart of Brisbane beats to Navy 125
Brisbane’s King George Square lit up as personnel from HMAS Moreton delivered a beat-to-quarters and a ceremonial sunset to mark Navy’s
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New fighting vehicles tested on water
Huntsman and Redback armoured vehicles took part in sea trials on and around Garden Island, Sydney Harbour, in July (reported
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Aussie/US force-integration on HMAS Canberra
HMAS Canberra has completed Exercise Capital Reach, a major force integration activity involving more than 350 United States Marines from Marine Rotational
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Perth readying for rough conditions
HMAS Perth’s crew sharpened their skills with boat drills in the waters off the coast of Vietnam, in the South China
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Sydney dodges weather to get a refill
HMAS Sydney wrapped up Exercise Pacific Dragon by dodging a hurricane to receive essential fuel and stores from USNS Washington Chambers. CAPTION: USNS
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