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HMAS Toowoomba fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow missile in the Pacific Missile Range Facility off Hawaii during Exercise RIMPAC 2018. Royal Australian Navy photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Toowoomba returning from longest deployment

29/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3872 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba will return home to WA on Saturday after completing her longest ever deployment. CAPTION: HMAS

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HMAS Toowoomba transits calm seas during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2018. Photo by Able Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.
Australian News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Indo-Pacific Endeavour ships coming home

21/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4123 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour

The Australian Defence Force has completed its final two port visits as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) 2018, marking the

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Medical teams and Solomon Island Police Force personnel board waiting MRH-90 helicopters on HMAS Adelaide to support a medical evacuation from an island near Honiara, Solomon Islands. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko.
Australian News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

ADF involved in medical emergency mission in Solomon Islands

18/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4210 Views 0 Comments Solomon Islands

The Australian Defence Force’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour Task Group (IPE18) has assisted the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force in rescuing four

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Members of Helicopter Flight Vietnam at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, after the presentation of Unit Citation for Gallantry with guests including Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Minister for Veterans' Affairs Darren Chester and former CN Vice Admiral Tim Barrett. RAN photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

RANHFV Unit Citation for Gallantry presented by GG

18/08/201818/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4776 Views 0 Comments RANHFV, Royal Australian Navy’s Helicopter Flight Vietnam, Unit Citation for Gallantry

The outstanding service of the Royal Australian Navy’s Helicopter Flight Vietnam (RANHFV) was today recognised with the presentation of the

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HMAS Success in company with HMAS Toowoomba (rear), and HMAS Adelaide (handrail, front) during Indo Pacific Endeavour 2018. (This image was digitally altered by Defence (no details)). Photo by Able Seaman Kieran Dempsey.
Australian MRF-D News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Aussie ships headed for Honiara and Rabaul

15/08/201802/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4284 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, IPE

Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE) is making its way to two of Australia’s closest Pacific partners, in a demonstration of Australia’s commitment

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USS Albuquerque accompanied by Collins-class submarine HMAS Rankin (front) off Western Australia. Photo by Able Seaman Julianne Cropley.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Navy continues Collins-class training with ASC

10/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3947 Views 0 Comments Collins-class

Defence has re-engaged ASC Pty Ltd to continue to deliver Royal Australian Navy’s training services for the Collins-class submarine program.

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HMAS Darwin sails through Sydney Heads for the final time before decommissioning. Photo by Able Seaman Tara Byrne.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Darwin will be towed to Tasmania – permanently

09/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4520 Views 0 Comments HMAS Darwin

After long and distinguished service in the Royal Australian Navy, decommissioned vessel ex-HMAS Darwin will receive a new lease on

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Australian Australian Army News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy USA 

HMAS Adelaide shines at RIMPAC – wrap-up video

05/08/201805/08/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5336 Views 0 Comments RIMPAC

A video production showcasing highlights of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2018. CAPTION: Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters assigned

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NUSHIP Brisbane on builder sea trials. AWD Alliance photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Second Air Warfare Destroyer delivered

29/07/201829/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5801 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer

Navy’s second Air Warfare Destroyer, NUSHIP Brisbane, has officially been handed over to Defence on Friday. CAPTION: NUSHIP Brisbane on builder

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The Royal Australian Navy-operated Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour. ADF photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Young Endeavour recruiting new young crewmembers

25/07/201825/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2662 Views 0 Comments STS Young Endeavour

Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester is urging young Australians looking for an adventure out of the ordinary to apply

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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan takes a selfie with Chief Petty Officer Troy Eather at Government House, Canberra, after the presentation of bravery medals and awards for Australian Thai cave rescuers. Photo by Lieutenant Tony Martin.
Asia Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Navy 

Medals and awards for Thai cave rescuers

24/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7262 Views 0 Comments Bravery Medal, Order of Australia, Star of Courage

Chief Petty Officer Troy Eather was one nine Australians recognised for their involvement in the Thailand cave rescue by the

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United States Marines prepare to board HMAS Adelaide's MRH-90 helicopter in support of amphibious operations off the coast of Hawaii, as part of Exercise RIMPAC 2018. Photo by Able Seaman Ronnie Baltoft.
Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

HMAS Adelaide embarks biggest load yet

20/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4523 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide

HMAS Adelaide has embarked its biggest passenger load to date, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). CAPTION: United States Marines

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United States Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, prepare to enter HMAS Adelaide's well deck at sea during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 18. Photo by Corporal Kyle Genner.
Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

HMAS Adelaide leads major amphibious exercise

19/07/201820/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3566 Views 0 Comments HMAS Adelaide, RIMPAC

The Royal Australian Navy’s landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Adelaide conducted significant amphibious operations in Hawaii this week. CAPTION: United States

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Leading Seaman Accoustic Warfare Analyst Underwater Controller 2nd in charge (LSAWA U/C2) Andrew Hume at a sonar console on HMAS Farncomb. Photo by Able Seaman Lincoln Commane.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Proposed sonar testing facility for Tasmanian lake

18/07/201818/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3056 Views 2 Comments Collins-class, sonar

Thales Australia, the University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College and AMOG Consulting today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to

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An array of Royal Australian Navy ships sit alongside at Garden Island, Sydney. Photo by Leading Seaman Tom Gibson.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Fleet Base East getting new wharf

17/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4865 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, Garden Island

The Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet Base East is about to get a significant upgrade with two deteriorated wharves removed and a

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Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

Rare look inside an Aussie Collins-class submarine

11/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9872 Views 0 Comments HMAS Rankin, RIMPAC

HMAS Rankin, one of Australia’s six Collins-class submarines, is currently deployed on Exercise Rim of the Pacific – RIMPAC. Her

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Royal Australian Navy sailor Able Seaman Clearance Diver Benjamin Johnson grabs a selfie before diving on the USS Arizona Memorial site in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during RIMPAC 2018. Photo by Able Seaman Benjamin Johnson.
Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Navy USA Videos 

USS Arizona – very rare and special wreck-dive

11/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4552 Views 0 Comments USS Arizona Memorial

Royal Australian Navy clearance divers were afforded an opportunity to dive on the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbour during Exercise RIMPAC

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HMAS Warramunga arrives at Fleet Base East, Garden Island, Sydney, after a record-breaking deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Kayla Jackson.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

HMAS Warramunga home after record-breaking deployment

08/07/201809/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3861 Views 0 Comments HMAS Warramunga

HMAS Warramunga has returned home to a hero’s welcome from family and friends after spending almost nine months deployed to

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Australian News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Royal Australian Navy Change of Command

06/07/201807/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5023 Views 0 Comments Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mike Noonan, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett

Vice Admiral Tim Barrett formally ended his term as Chief of Navy during a handover ceremony at Blamey Square in

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Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Johnathon Mead (right) and US Consul General Linda Daetwyler with Royal Australian Navy's Clearance Diving Team 3 at HMAS Penguin. Photo by Leading Seaman Nicolas Gonzalez.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Navy Clearance Diving Team 3 receives US Unit Commendation

02/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4442 Views 0 Comments First Gulf War, Navy Clearance Diving Team 3, United States Unit Commendation

Members of the Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diving Team 3 have received the United States Unit Commendation for service in

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