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Anzac-class frigates HMAS Ballarat (155), HMAS Anzac (150) and HMAS Stuart (153) transit through Cockburn Sound in Western Australia on the way to Fleet Base West. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Damian Pawlenko

Industry Roadshow re Future Frigate and OPV opportunities rolls out

31/10/201623/11/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5884 Views 0 Comments Future Frigate, Hunter-class, offshore patrol vessels

A national roadshow for the Future Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels shipbuilding programs kicked off in Adelaide today, designed to help Australian companies get

Defence explosive specialists successfully detonate marine hazard object on Newcastle Bay Beach, Cape York. Photo by Able Seaman Kayla Hayes.

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Navy destroys two UXOs in north Queensland

28/10/201627/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7026 Views 0 Comments unexploded ordnance, UXO, WWII mine

Royal Australian Navy Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving specialists from HMAS Gascoyne have safely disposed of suspected Second World War unexploded ordnance (UXO)

Shortfin Barracuda Block 1A wins Australian submarine competition.

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New submarine design and combat-system contracts signed

30/09/201630/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5497 Views 1 Comment future submarine program

Two major developments in the Future Submarines Program were announced today… Contract signed to commence design phase Minister for Defence

Simulated casualty volunteers enter the LR5 Sub Rescue Vessel to be transferred to HMAS Dechaineux during Ex Black Carillon 2016. Photo by Leading Seaman Bradley Darvill.

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Navy exercises submarine-rescue drills

30/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5012 Views 0 Comments submarine rescue

The Royal Australian Navy’s Submarine Force has shown it’s readiness to respond to the unlikely event of a submarine incident

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Successful builder trials on Air Warfare Destroyer

24/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4940 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer, builder trials

Today marks the successful completion of ship-builder sea trials for the future Air Warfare Destroyer Hobart, at Techport Australia in Adelaide.

Indonesian Navy ship KRI Sultan Hasanuddin sails in front of HMAS Adelaide as she enters Darwin Harbour at the start of Exercise KAKADU 2016. Photo by Leading Seaman Tom Gibson

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Exercise Kakadu underway in NT

13/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5324 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu

Australia’s largest international maritime exercise, Exercise KAKADU 2016, was officially launched in Darwin yesterday by the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear

Local media greet HMAS Canberra at the Port of Suva, Fiji. Photo by Commander Ben MacDonald

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HMAS Canberra revisits Fiji to assess Winston recovery

17/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3591 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Tropical Cyclone Winston

The Australian Defence Force’s commitment to Fiji in the days following Tropical Cyclone Winston will be remembered during HMAS Canberra’s return

Submariners haul in on berthing lines as HMAS Rankin comes along side Diamantina Pier, Fleet Base West, returning home after the submarine completed a nine month deployment.

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HMAS Rankin home after ‘longest deployment’

20/07/201627/07/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5893 Views 0 Comments Collins-class, HMAS Rankin

By Andrew Bujdegan and LSIS Bradley Darvill HMAS Rankin has returned to HMAS Stirling following her recent nine-month deployment which Commander Submarine

Family and friends wave to the ship's company of HMAS Darwin as she draws alongside the wharf at Garden Island, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Bonnie Gassner

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HMAS Darwin home in Sydney after Middle East mission

17/07/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3753 Views 0 Comments HMAS Darwin

Family and friends joined Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett on the wharf at Garden

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Navy launches new recruiting campaign

15/07/201615/08/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4908 Views 1 Comment Defence Force Recruiting, DFR, RAN, Royal Australian Navy

Defence Force Recruiting is launching a new national Navy recruitment campaign which will air for the first time on Sunday

The crew of HMAS Darwin march through the main street of Darwin while exercising their right to Freedom of Entry. Photo by Able Seaman Sarah Ebsworth

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HMAS Darwin exercises Freedom of Entry – 7 July 2016

06/07/201607/07/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5590 Views 0 Comments Freedom of Entry, HMAS Darwin

Shortly after returning to Australia from her seventh deployment to the Middle East, more than 200 officers and sailors of

HMAS Perth prepare to take over patrol from HMAS Darwin in the Middle East Region as part of Operation MANITOU. Photo by Able Seaman Sarah Ebsworth

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HMAS Perth starts mission in heavy seas

05/07/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5626 Views 0 Comments HMAS Darwin, HMAS Perth, Operation Manitou

HMAS Perth encountered heavy seas as she prepared to take over patrolling duties from HMAS Darwin in the Middle East

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HMAS Adelaide open day in Adelaide

20/06/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 6091 Views 0 Comments Exercise Hamel, HMAS Adelaide

Members of the public will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with HMAS Adelaide during a ship’s open day

New Entry Officers' Course 54 perform an 'eyes right' as they march past Reviewing Officer, Chief of Defence Force Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin during their 'Passing out Parade' at HMAS Creswell. Photo by Leading Seaman Sarah Williams

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Navy welcomes its newest officers at HMAS Creswell

16/06/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7325 Views 0 Comments HMAS Creswell

Twenty weeks since walking through the gates of HMAS Creswell to start initial training, 104 naval officers graduated today. Friends

FILE PHOTO: HMAS Darwin sails into Muscat, Oman.

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Aussie sailor from HMAS Darwin dies in Oman

16/06/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5765 Views 0 Comments HMAS Darwin, Oman

An Australian sailor serving on HMAS Darwin in the Middle East has died while on shore leave in Oman. A

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HMAS Perth departs for Middle East

07/06/201609/06/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4037 Views 0 Comments Middle East, Operation Manitou

HMAS Perth today set course and departed the HMAS Stirling naval base at Rockingham, Western Australia, for her first operational deployment to the Middle

HMAS Perth receives her MH-60R 'Romeo' helicopter before departure on operation Manitou.

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HMAS Perth Middle East departure steeped in firsts

03/06/201603/06/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4654 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth, MH-60R

HMAS Perth will depart from her home port of Fleet Base West, Rockingham, for maritime security activities in Middle East waters on Operation

Approximately 952kg of heroin seized by HMAS Darwin during three consecutive vessel boardings off the African Coast. Photo by Able Seaman Sarah Ebsworth

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HMAS Darwin seizes 952kg of heroin – but Defence flunks maths

02/06/201603/06/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5860 Views 2 Comments heroin, seized drugs

HMAS Darwin has seized approximately 952kg of heroin during three consecutive vessel interceptions off the coast of Africa. According to Defence, “The total

725 Squadron has achieved another milestone with the graduation of the first MH-60R Basic Operational Flight Training undertaken in Australia. Two aviation warfare officers and two sensor operators graduated from the course.

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First home-grown Romeo crew

25/05/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 10669 Views 2 Comments MH-60R, Romeo

Home of the ‘Romeo’ helicopter, 725 Squadron, has achieved another milestone with the graduation of trainees from the first MH-60R Basic Operational Flight Training

A Chinook CH-47F aircraft from the 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville makes an approach to HMAS Canberra while the ship is alongside in her home port of Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Bonny Gassner

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HMAS Canberra conducts CH-47F handling trials

20/05/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8950 Views 0 Comments CH-47F Chinook, MRH90, Seahawk

A Chinook CH-47F helicopter from the 5th Aviation Regiment in Townsville makes an approach to HMAS Canberra while the ship is