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HMAS Perth fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile while operating in the Philippine Sea during Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2022. Story by Lieutenant Eleanor Williams. Photo by US Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Emilio Mackie.

Perth missile firing right on target

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 157 Views 0 Comments Evolved Sea Sparrow, Exercise Pacific Vanguard, HMAS Perth, Regional Presence Deployment, US Navy

Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth displayed its capabilities and ability to integrate with partners while participating in Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2022.

HMAS Perth boatswain’s mates Able Seaman Patrick Kehoe and Seaman Mitchell Milne fire a 12.7mm Browning machine gun while conducting anti-aircraft firing serials. Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

News Royal Australian Navy

Fleet goes all guns blazing

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 137 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, French Navy, HMAS Perth, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Thai Navy, US Navy

The fleet went ‘all guns blazing’ into the Exercise Kakadu sea phase, with six warships from six nations combining for

Members of the HMAS Perth ceremonial guard stand at attention during an official reception for the Exercise Kakadu 2022 opening ceremony at the Darwin Convention Centre. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarryd Capper.

News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy

Kakadu opens with remembrance and respect

16/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 459 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Perth, Indigenous, Navy Band, Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

Exercise Kakadu 2022 has been officially opened in Darwin with a reception steeped in tradition, remembrance and respect. CAPTION: Members

Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney strikes a land target with a Harpoon surface-to-surface missile during Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2022. Story by Lieutenant Carolyn Martin.

Asia Japan News Pacific Royal Australian Navy USA

Forces combine for firepower mission

09/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1002 Views 0 Comments Evolved Sea Sparrow, Exercise Pacific Vanguard, HMAS Perth, HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

In the seas off the tropical island of Guam, five nations have again combined to test their maritime warfare skills

Ship's company of HMAS Perth ‘cheer ship’ to Indonesian Navy ship KRI Bung Tomo during a cooperative activity near Jakarta, Indonesia. Story by Lieutenant Eleanor Williams and Lieutenant Max Logan.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Perth visits port in Jakarta

13/07/202215/07/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 538 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base West, HMAS Perth, Indonesian Navy

The strong relationship between the Australian and Indonesian navies was further enhanced recently with a logistics port visit and a

Australian News Royal Australian Navy Veterans

75 Anniversary of sinking HMAS Perth

01/03/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3294 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said Australians should pause and reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who

HMAS Perth's boarding party smash through rough seas to close with a vessel of interest in the Middle East Region. Photo by Able Seaman Richard Cordell.

Australian News Operations Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Perth set for Remembrance Day homecoming

10/11/201620/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3495 Views 0 Comments Combined Maritime Forces Middle East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Perth

HMAS Perth will return to her namesake city tomorrow after spending six months deployed on (non Operation Manitou) maritime security operations in the