Reef navigation a steep learning curve
Leading Seaman Benyam Gormiesa was introduced to officer of the watch duties, navigating ADV Cape Inscription through the Great Barrier Reef.
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Collins-class submarines to get sonar upgrades
Collins-class submarines will undergo upgrades to their sonar systems through a multi-million dollar contract with Thales Australia.
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Australia formally pulls out of International Maritime Security Construct
The Australian Defence Force has concluded its contribution to the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) in the Middle East.
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HMAS Adelaide and 600 pers head to Fiji
On Thursday 24 December 2020, more than 600 Australian Defence Force personnel boarded HMAS Adelaide and headed for Fiji.
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First steel cut on Hunter-class prototype
The prototyping phase of Australia’s Hunter-class frigate program commenced today with the first steel cut at Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.
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HMAS Ballarat home from Indian Ocean deployment
Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Ballarat has returned to her homeport of Fleet Base West near Rockingham, Western Australia, following
Read more![For Leading Seaman Alisha Mosley and Leading Seaman Alan Williams 29 November 2020 will not be a day they never forget [sic – 'awesome' use of double negative in an official Defence caption. Though maybe it was deliberate, to erase the time-warped fact that the photo is dated 29 November – two days before the VC was awarded?], having the chance to hold replica medals of The Royal Australian Navy’s most famous serviceman, Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean, the only member of the Royal Australian Navy to be awarded the Victoria Cross. Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean's great nephew, Terrance Quinn, deliberately sought out the sailors, on Op COVID-19 Assist duty at the Brisbane Airport, suspecting they'd appreciate the opportunity. Photographer too shy/embarrassed to include his/her name.](https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/sheeans_vc_at_brisbane_airport.jpg)
Sheean’s VC on display at War Memorial
The 101st Victoria Cross awarded to an Australian has gone on permanent display in the Hall of Valour at the Australian War Memorial.
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All three Hobart-class destroyers exercise together
All three Hobart-class destroyers have exercised together for the first time, demonstrating their cooperative-engagement capabilities.
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Australian and Indonesian patrol boats on joint patrol
Royal Australian Navy and the Indonesian Armed Forces completed a coordinated maritime patrol to improve security along our maritime border.
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Cape-class seaboat contract let
Sydney based company Britton Maritime Systems has been awarded a $9 million contract to build 12 Gemini seaboats for the
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Formal presentation of Sheean VC
Ordinary Seaman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean’s legendary bravery and sacrifice was formally honoured today with the Victoria Cross for Australia.
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Minister’s vague pronouncement/veiled threat on submarine support
Minister Reynolds today issued a statement that vaguely alludes to a deferment or relocation of Collins-class submarine maintenance [?]
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HMAS Arunta home from 5-month deployment
HMAS Arunta has returned to her homeport in Rockingham, Western Australia, following a successful five-month regional deployment.
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New Maritime Underwater Tracking Range to be built off WA
A new Maritime Underwater Tracking Range will be built in Western Australia to replace the original system that ceased operating in 2012.
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WarpSPEE3D printer installed at Navy base
The Royal Australian Navy has installed its own WarpSPEE3D metal printer at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin after seeing what Army could do.
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HMAS Arunta ends North Korea sanctions duty
HMAS Arunta is on her way home after completing Operation Argos duties – enforcement of UN sanctions on North Korea.
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Minister for Defence – Keynote address: Submarine Institute of Australia
Minister for Defence Lind Reynolds delivered a Keynote address to the Submarine Institute of Australia this week – reproduced here unedited.
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Did you know – the Japanese Navy protected Australia in WWI?
During a Remembrance Day service on HMAS Arunta at Sasebo Naval Base, Chaplain Graham Swan reminisced on Japan’s surprising role in WWI.
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Chief of Navy hits out at ABC submarine-rescue report
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan has hit out against claims there’s a dangerous shortfall in Australia’s submarine-rescue systems.
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Sikorsky endorsed as aircraft maintenance training organisation
Sikorsky Australia has been approved as an official aircraft-maintenance training organisation by the Defence Aviation Safety Authority.
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