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HMAS Huon personnel march through the streets during a freedom-of-entry march in Huonville, Tasmania. Story by Lieutenant Nicole Gallie. Photos by Petty Officer Christopher Szumlanski.
News Royal Australian Navy 

A special march for Tassie ship

08/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1663 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Huon

It’s the highest honour a town can give a military unit. And for the crew of HMAS Huon, exercising freedom

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HMAS Hobart’s embarked MH-60R helicopter “Voodoo” returns to the ship during flying operations on her current deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
China News Royal Australian Navy 

Aussie helicopter ‘warned off’ by Chinese fighter

06/05/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2485 Views 0 Comments Operation Argos

The Australian government says it has expressed its concerns to the Chinese government following what they say was an unsafe

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Leading Seaman Maritime Personnel Operator Tahlia Lemon recieves a letter of commendation from Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces and Commander US 5th Fleet, US Navy Vice Admiral George Wikoff while deployed on Operation Manitou. Story by Lieutenant Ben Page.
ADF People Middle East Royal Australian Navy 

Australian sailor recognised by US Navy

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2139 Views 0 Comments Combined Maritime Forces, Operation Manitou

Deployed on Operation Manitou in Bahrain, Leading Seaman Tahlia Lemon has been recognised by the Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces

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Lieutenant Rene Van Rooyen from HMAS Warramunga embraces her partner on the wharf of Fleet Base East, Sydney, on return from deployment.
 Story by Lieutenant Nicole Gallie. Photo by Able Seaman Lucinda Allanson.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Deployment proves relationships are everything

03/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2479 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Warramunga, Regional Presence Deployment

An excited toddler repeatedly asks, “Is my dad on that ship?” CAPTION: Lieutenant Rene Van Rooyen from HMAS Warramunga embraces her

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The flags of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Turkiye are held over the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey following the conclusion of the Anzac Day memorial service. Story and photo by Lieutenant Commander John Thompson.
Australian Army History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Honouring the Anzac spirit in London – Anzac Day

01/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1715 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, United Kingdom

Large crowds turned out in London for Anzac Day services led by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. CAPTION: The

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Michael Apperley, left, and Paul Longley, right, meet after many years at their unit citation ceremony in HMAS Moreton. Story by Lieutenant Rebecca Williamson. Photos by Leading Seaman Iggy Roberts.
History News Royal Australian Navy 

SEQ Navy vets receive Somalia citation at HMAS Moreton

01/05/202401/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1505 Views 0 Comments HMAS Moreton, Meritorious Unit Citation

Six Navy veterans have received the Meritorious Unit Citation, for sustained outstanding service in warlike operation. CAPTION: Michael Apperley, left, and

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Ghost Shark ‘Alpha’ – the first prototype co-developed by Defence Science and Technology Group, the Royal Australian Navy and Anduril Australia unveiled at Garden Island, Sydney. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology Sovereign industry 

Ghost Shark ‘Alpha’ unveiled in Sydney

19/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4166 Views 3 Comments Ghost Shark

The Albanese Government [not the company who made it, apparently] will deliver a sovereign, autonomous undersea capability, through the Ghost

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The newly renovated dining area of the Larrakeyah junior sailors' and other ranks' mess at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin, NT. Story by Leading Seaman Angus Koch. Photos by Corporal Madhur Chitnis.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Coonawarra galley gets a facelift

12/04/202420/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2296 Views 0 Comments HMAS Coonawarra

HMAS Coonawarra recently embarked on a voyage of transformation – an initiative aimed at optimising key areas, notably the galley

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Army helicopter pilot Lieutenant Nicole Ravell and aircrew operator Corporal Corren James, of 723 Squadron, on the flight line at HMAS Albatross. Story by Captain Karam Louli. Photos by Leading Aircraftwoman Emma Schwenke.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy 

Helicopter trainees take wing

12/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2634 Views 0 Comments EC-135, HMAS Albatross, No. 723 Squadron

723 Squadron is developing Navy and Army helicopter pilots and aircrew operators in a challenging course spanning nine and six

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Able Seaman Grayden Ash inspects the SeaFox expendable mine neutralisation system onboard a mine countermeasure support boat during Exercise Dugong 24. Story by Corporal Michael Rogers. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.
ADF People Royal Australian Navy 

Career lights a spark for sailor

09/04/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1884 Views 0 Comments ADV Guidance, autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), Exercise Dugong, HMAS Waterhen, SeaFox Expendable Mine Neutralisation System

With undersea technology moving towards robotic and autonomous systems, it’s an exciting time to be in mine warfare, according to

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USS Mobile, JS Akebono, HMAS Warramunga and BRP Antonio Luna during a multilateral maritime cooperative activity between Australia, the United States, Japan and the Philippines within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone. Photo by Petty Officer Leo Baumgartner
Japan News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA 

Four-nation patrol in South China Sea

08/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2073 Views 0 Comments

Australia, Japan, the Philippines and the United States conducted the first multilateral maritime cooperative activity on yesterday, 7 April 2024,,

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HMAS Sydney and USS John Finn conduct a passage exercise in the Southern California Exercise Area in the United States.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy USA 

AUS-JAPAN-PHILIPPINES-USA MARITIME COOPERATIVE ACTIVITY

06/04/202407/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2905 Views 1 Comment

Official statement (unedited) MARITIME COOPERATIVE ACTIVITY FILE PHOTO (2021): HMAS Sydney and USS John Finn conduct a passage exercise in

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Dive team members from Australian Clearance Diving Team One prepare to conduct a mine countermeasure during Exercise Dugong 24. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittichai Sakonpoonpol.
New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy USA 

Laying and clearing sea mines in Eden

05/04/202405/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3273 Views 2 Comments

Royal Australian Navy has laid sea mines for the first time in nearly 50 years during Exercise Dugong. CAPTION: Dive

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Members of HMAS Hobart’s forecastle party handle lines as the ship departs Fleet Base East, Sydney, before the commencement of their Indo-Pacific Regional Presence deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
Asia News Pacific Royal Australian Navy Videos 

HMAS Hobart deploys for Asia/Pacific

04/04/202408/04/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2733 Views 0 Comments Regional Presence Deployment

The Australian Defence Force is continuing its ongoing contribution to Indo-Pacific regional security, deploying a Royal Australian Navy ship for

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US Missile Defence Agency member Steven Foster shows Royal Australian Navy Petty Officer Thomas Dann how to control detection equipment in the Hanger of HMAS Stuart during a missile-detection test off Hawaii. Photo by Leading Seaman Rikki-Lea Phillips.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology USA 

HMAS Stuart helps on US missile-detection test

30/03/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6546 Views 1 Comment Aegis

Australia supported the United States as it undertook a successful missile-defence test off the coast of Hawaii recently. CAPTION: US

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Lieutenant Dylan Root at Majura Training Area, ACT. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.
ADF People Royal Australian Navy 

Setting trainees on the right path

27/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2625 Views 0 Comments Royal Australian Naval College

Training the next generation of Navy officers has its challenges, but for Divisional Officer Lieutenant Dylan Root, it has been

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Attendees of the Maritime Warfare Officer Course at HMAS Stirling. Front row, Midshipmans Hannah Lunnon, Jaxon Shingles, Sienna Jordan and Gabrielle Mader. Back row, Midshipmans Elliot Mitchell and Ryan Miller, Captains James Reidy and James McWilliam, Lieutenant Ryan Glister, and Midshipmans William Swift and Abdelkader Mazouzi. Story by Antony Prgomet.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy to share maritime skills with Army officers

27/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2802 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stirling, HMAS Watson

Six Army officers are undertaking the Accelerated Maritime Warfare Officer Course at HMAS Stirling in WA and HMAS Watson in

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Artists concept of a possible SSN-AUKUS, Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine, with AUKUS logo. Image supplied.
News Royal Australian Navy 

AUKUS sub build and sustainment partners announced

23/03/202424/03/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4623 Views 0 Comments AUKUS

Australia’s sovereign submarine build partner and sovereign-submarine sustainment partners were announced by the government yesterday.. FILE PHOTO: Artists concept of

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Lieutenant Yoon Lee takes a bearing on the bridge of HMAS Yarra. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarrod Mulvihill.
News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Yarra sailing on a high

20/03/202423/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2675 Views 0 Comments HMAS Waterhen, HMAS Yarra, Huon-class Minehunter

Talk to any of the crew in HMAS Yarra and the overwhelming take-away is the high level of professional and

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Timor-Leste Defence Force Lieutenant Jacinto Do Nascimento salutes Lieutenant Clementino Colo ahead of his promotion on board PT Paluma. Story by Richard Wilkins.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Timor Leste prepare to receive two new patrol boats

20/03/202421/03/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 3868 Views 0 Comments Guardian-class Patrol Boat, Regional Maritime Security Program, Timor-Leste Defence Force

Timor-Leste will receive two Guardian-class patrol boats in 2024 as part of Australia’s regional Maritime Security Program. CAPTION: Timor-Leste Defence Force

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