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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds and Commander Ted Seymour, Commanding Office of NUSHIP Sydney, as the Royal Australian Navy marked the delivery of its third Air Warfare Destroyer. Photo by Kym Smith.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Final Air Warfare Destroyer handed over to Navy

28/02/202028/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3912 Views 1 Comment Air Warfare Destroyer

Navy’s final Air Warfare Destroyer – NUSHIP Sydney – was officially handed over to Defence In a moving ceremony today at Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide.

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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 4959 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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AWD Hobart on initial sea trials, 2016. Photo courtesy the AWD Alliance.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Air Warfare Destroyer removed from Projects of Concern List

01/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2668 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer

The Air Warfare Destroyer project has been removed from the Projects of Concern list following continuing improvements in shipbuilding performance.

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Australian News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Second Air Warfare Destroyer starts sea trials

21/11/201721/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2912 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy’s second Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), NUSHIP Brisbane, has commenced its first phase of sea trials, which will

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Mrs Robyn Shackleton, wife of former Chief of Navy and Commanding Officer of HMAS Brisbane II, Vice Admiral David Shackleton (retired), was guest of honour and launching lady, sending the destroyer on her way with the traditional toast and smash of a bottle. Photographer unknown, via Navy Daily.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Second Air Warfare Destroyer launched

15/12/201618/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4524 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer

The Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program reached a significant milestone in Adelaide today as the second of three destroyers was formally named

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AWD Alliance photo
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Successful builder trials on Air Warfare Destroyer

24/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4154 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.

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From left, Acting Sub-Lieutenant Lachlan Ferry and Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Samantha Farrow on-board HMAS Hobart. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Destroyer opened to public in Cairns

16/12/202220/12/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 814 Views 0 Comments Australian Navy Cadets, HMAS Cairns, HMAS Hobart

HMAS Hobart’s arrival at operational support base HMAS Cairns has been showcased at the Defence Force Recruiting Centre open day.

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Able Seaman Hamish Scott demonstrates HMAS Sydney's marine technical console to Madeleine Devitt during the Indo Pacific 2022 conference in Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Yvette Goldberg. Photo by Leading Seaman Matthew Lyall.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Tour of Navy destroyer excites potential recruits

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 703 Views 0 Comments Defence Force Recruiting, HMAS Sydney, Sea Power 2022

Fifteen Australians interested in careers in the Navy learned more about the fleet’s newest air warfare destroyer, HMAS Sydney, as

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Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Joshua Fordham operates an aircraft control console in the Operations Room of HMAS Ballarat during the ship's Regional Presence Deployment. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Exercise gets real for aircraft controller

01/07/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1207 Views 0 Comments

An activity in the South China Sea between the Royal Australian and United States Navies, and the RAAF, gave one

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A pair of Air Force F35-A Lightning aircraft conduct a flypast over HMAS Hobart during Exercise Tasman Shield. Photo by Petty Office BT Matchett.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Exercise in cooperation for air and sea power`

18/03/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1127 Views 0 Comments

Air and maritime assets came together for integrated high-end warfighting training as part of Exercise Tasman Shield 21, from February

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A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lighting II aircraft conducts a flypast of HMAS Hobart during an air warfare serial off the coast of New South Wales. Photo by Leading Seaman Leo Baumgartner.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

All three Hobart-class destroyers exercise together

12/12/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2615 Views 0 Comments

All three Hobart-class destroyers have exercised together for the first time, demonstrating their cooperative-engagement capabilities.

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Two Lear Jets (now LearJATTS?), based in Nowra, NSW, used as air targets and opposing forces for ADF training and exercises. Photo by Brian Hartigan.
ADF Australian News Science & Technology 

JATTS cracker-contract to deliver real (and virtual) air enemy

29/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1475 Views 0 Comments

Defence recently signed a $330 million dollar contract with Raytheon Australia to deliver Joint Adversarial Training and Testing Services (JATTS)

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Defence Force Recruiting candidates with Navy personnel on board HMAS Gascoyne during a cruise around Sydney Harbour as part of the Sea Power 2022 conference program. Story by Angus Pagett.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Sydney Harbour cruise on Navy minehunter inspires future leaders

13/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 924 Views 0 Comments Defence Force Recruiting, HMAS Gascoyne, Huon-class Minehunter, Sea Power 2022

Navy candidates from across Sydney and Wollongong were on the hunt for careers as maritime warfare officers this week as

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Digital composite image by CONTACT
Australian News Royal Australian Navy UK USA 

Australia goes nuclear – Collins-class life extension – French subs sunk

16/09/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3357 Views 2 Comments AUKUS

A number of new naval projects have been confirmed for South Australia, following the announcement today of a new enhanced

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HMA Ships Hobart, Brisbane and Sydney conduct officer-of-the-watch manoeuvres in the Eastern Australian Exercise Area. Photo by Peter Bee.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Advanced warships ready for operations

13/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1208 Views 0 Comments

The Royal Australian Navy’s most advanced warships are now ready for operational deployment, boosting Australia’s capacity to work with our

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HMAS Sydney conducts manoeuvres off the South Coast of NSW late last year. Photo by Peter Beeh.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Sydney home from US qualy trials

01/08/202107/08/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1322 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sydney has returned to Garden Island, Sydney, following a four-and-a-half month deployment to the United States and Canada in

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ADF News 

Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List

14/06/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4099 Views 6 Comments Honours List

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 recognised 1190 Australians, including 33 recipients in the Military Division and 71 military medals. 

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An air warfare destroyer under construction, 'watched' by students.
Australian News Sovereign industry 

Learn naval shipbuilding on line

11/04/202114/04/2021 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1108 Views 0 Comments

A new naval shipbuilding ‘taster course’ endorsed by Australia’s defence industry is set to be rolled out to its first

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Collins-class submarines HMAS Collins, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Sheean transition through Cockburn Sound, Western Australia. Photo by Lieutenant Chris Prescott.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Minister for Defence – Keynote address: Submarine Institute of Australia

18/11/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 979 Views 0 Comments

Minister for Defence Lind Reynolds delivered a Keynote address to the Submarine Institute of Australia this week – reproduced here unedited.

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Outfitting hall B22 at Osborne South shipyard, featuring 30m wide by 34m high ‘gigadoors’. Image supplied.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Osborne South shipbuilding precinct build complete

14/10/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2057 Views 0 Comments

SA’s shipbuilding hub, the Osborne South Development Project, has completed construction and is ready for handover to ASC Shipbuilding.

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