Ballarat on Ex Malabar
HMAS Ballarat joined Japan Maritime Self-Defence Forces and the navies of the United States and India, to take part in Exercise Malabar 2020.
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HMAS Canberra dry-docked for maintenance
One of Royal Australian Navy’s largest ships, HMAS Canberra, has entered dry dock at Garden Island, Sydney for a major spruceup.
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Navy tests robots in disaster-relief exercise
Royal Australian Navy and defence industry have put robots to the test in a simulated counter-disaster operation in Brisbane.
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New era in Navy survey capabilities launched
A new type of survey craft that will improve Navy’s geospatial survey capabilities has been launched from HMAS Adelaide for the first time.
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Army helicopters practice Navy deck landings
Three different Army helicopter types have trained to land on the deck of HMAS Adelaide in time for potential natural-disaster relief ops.
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Australia participates in Exercise Malabar
The Royal Australia Navy has joined key regional defence partners India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar 2020.
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Ballarat and McCain test freedom in South China Sea
HMAS Ballarat and USS John S. McCain came together in the South China Sea this month to exercise the capabilities and freedom of navigation.
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HMAS Arunta begins North Korea sanctions patrol
HMAS Arunta has arrived in Sasebo, Japan, for a short logistics visit before participating in Operation Argos tomorrow.
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Navy survey team finds Army pub with no beer
A Navy hydrographic survey team could not get a drink from an old watering hole they found in Queensland, despite being surrounded by water.
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High-tech dummies a test for mine clearance group
Dummy mines fitted with sensors that react to detection attempts ensured a clearance exercise in Jervis Bay, NSW, was close to reality.
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HMAS Adelaide helps Singapore pilots with deck-landing quals
HMAS Adelaide provided an at-sea platform for Singaporean CH-47 crews to requalify in deck landings off the coast of Queensland.
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Arunta works closely with Royal Malaysian Navy
HMAS Arunta has successfully conducted a passage exercise with KD Perak of the Royal Malaysian Navy as part of her East Asia Deployment.
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First all-Navy WTSS operating in Sydney
Royal Australian Navy has a new weapons training facility in Sydney, which will save travel time for sailors and save money for Defence.
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$600 million for secure Navy comms project
Royal Australian Navy will strengthen its maritime communications by investing more than $600 million in a new Fleet Information Environment.
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Australian ends 30-year Navy commitment to Middle East
After 30 years of almost continuous naval patrols, The Royal Australian Navy is formally winding down its presence in the Middle East.
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Arunta exercises with Japan, US in South China Sea
HMAS Arunta joined USS John S. McCain and JS Kirisame in the South China Sea for multinational exercises this week.
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HMAS Ballarat patrols off-shore gasfields
The crew of HMAS Ballarat was reminded of the important role Navy plays in protecting Australia’s vital offshore energy resources recently.
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Australia will participate in Exercise Malabar 2020
Australia will participate in Exercise Malabar 2020 with India, the United States and Japan in November 2020, by invitation from India.
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Osborne South shipbuilding precinct build complete
SA’s shipbuilding hub, the Osborne South Development Project, has completed construction and is ready for handover to ASC Shipbuilding.
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HMAS Arunta departs Darwin on new East Asia deployment
HMAS Arunta sailed from the Port of Darwin on Sunday for a new Asian deployment after an 11-day logistical visit to the Top End.
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