Bean a place like home for many over 10 years
For all who have deployed to or passed through the Australian Defence Force’s main operating base in the Middle East,
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Royal Australian Navy news
Value of ships’ long service acknowledged
The Navy’s oldest vessels, HMA Ships Paluma and Mermaid, were farewelled from service during a ceremony at HMAS Cairns at
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Top End maritime war games a first
HMAS Warramunga and Indian Navy warships INS Shivalik and INS Kadmatt conducted high-end maritime warfare training off the coast of
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French reaction to Australia’s nuclear submarine announcement
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian issued an official communiqué in response to today’s AUKUS announcement, which included the cancellation of
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Australia goes nuclear – Collins-class life extension – French subs sunk
A number of new naval projects have been confirmed for South Australia, following the announcement today of a new enhanced
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Malaysians on board for knowledge
Three Malaysian officers who embarked in HMAS Canberra in Darwin in August were on board to learn. CAPTION: Malaysian defence
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Mariners prepare for the worst
Mariner skills are the fundamentals every member of a ship’s company must be trained in to ensure the safe and
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Patrol boats test warfighting skills
HMA Ships Childers, Launceston, Glenelg and Wollongong took the opportunity to practise the warfighting aspect of their roles in a recent exercise.
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Exercise hones maritime warfighting skills
Ships deployed on Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 (IPE21) took part in the biennial maritime Malaysia-Australia Exercise (MASTEX) while transiting through Southeast
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Exercise strengthens ties with Singapore
The longstanding bilateral defence partnership between Singapore and Australia was again on display during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 (IPE21). CAPTION: A
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HMAS Sirius’ last mission before decommissioning
Navy replenishment vessel HMAS Sirius is living up to her motto of “serve and provide” one last time before decommissioning
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On board with aim of building partnerships
A number of foreign military personnel are embarked in Royal Australian Navy ships taking part in Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2021 (IPE21),
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Multinational exercise tests ship’s upgrade
HMAS Warramunga put her recently upgraded capability to the test during Exercise Malabar 2021. CAPTION: Warships from the Japan Maritime
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Navy delivers water de-sal plant to Indonesian island
Navy has supported an Australian non-government organisation’s efforts to help an Indonesian community solve water supply and plastic pollution problems.
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Ranks do battle for a good cause
The Sydney COVID-19 lockdown didn’t stop HMAS Watson personnel from staying healthy and raising funds for a good cause. CAPTION:
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Children receive lesson in safety
Defence community engagement hasn’t stopped during the Sydney COVID-19 lockdown, with Navy personnel recently giving children a lesson in safety.
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Ballarat welcomed home after deployment
HMAS Ballarat has returned to her home port of Fleet Base West after a rigorous four-month deployment to South-East and north Asia.
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ADF supports Victoria
Victoria’s COVID-19 Household Engagement Program has continued its vital work over the past month, assisted by personnel from the ADF.
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ADF supports NSW vaccination effort
ADF personnel are working closely with staff and volunteers of many organisations at vaccination hubs across Greater Sydney to help
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Advanced warships ready for operations
The Royal Australian Navy’s most advanced warships are now ready for operational deployment, boosting Australia’s capacity to work with our
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