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Commander United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group, Royal Navy Commodore James Blackmore is welcomed on board HMAS Sydney. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

HMAS Sydney hosts Carrier Strike Group Commodore

15/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 964 Views 0 Comments Exercise Talisman Sabre, HMAS Sydney, Operation Highmast, Regional Presence Deployment, Royal Navy

HMAS Sydney has welcomed the Commander of the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG), Royal Navy Commodore James Blackmore, on

For the crew of HMAS Sydney, Uckers is a traditional game that parallels the journey of the ship during its regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

ADF People Competitions Royal Australian Navy

“What the uck?” – HMAS Sydney revives old board game

11/07/202513/07/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 555 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney

“Want to uck?” might be an alarming phrase the first time someone hears it, but in HMAS Sydney, it’s an

Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Captain Ishidera Takahiko receives a personalised cricket bat from Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney, Commander Ben Weller, on arrival in Yokosuka during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi. Photos by Leading Seaman David Cox.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy

Port visit firms ties with Japan

20/06/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 754 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney arrived in Japan for a short break and maintenance period in Yokosuka at the midpoint of its Indo-Pacific

May 18 marks five years since the commissioning of HMAS Sydney V – Able Seaman Harley Orpin has a particular strong affinity to the ship, with an elaborate tattoo of it on his arm. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Five years at sea for HMAS Sydney V

21/05/202525/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1262 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney

May 18 marked five years since HMAS Sydney V was formally brought into service – the first Australian ship since

HMAS Sydney's boarding team conducts boarding training on the Royal Malaysian Navy ship KD Terengganu during Exercise Bersama Shield 2025. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

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Bersama Shield strengthens Five Powers capability

01/05/202504/05/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1353 Views 0 Comments Cyber Defence, Exercise Diamond Shield., HMAS Sydney

It was mission accomplished for the multinational defence of Malaysia and Singapore during Exercise Bersama Shield, from April 7-22. CAPTION:

Leading Seaman Christine Merrilees with her son, Leading Seaman Shannon Leak, and her father, Chief Petty Officer Stewart Merrilees. Story by Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi.

ADF People History

Three generations share Navy heritage

23/04/202523/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 318 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day, HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment

As HMAS Sydney sails through the Indo-Pacific region this Anzac Day, one sailor on board has a deeply personal connection

HMAS Sydney departs Fleet Base East, Sydney to embark on the fleet's second regional presence deployment for 2025. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Helen Frank.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney’s three-month journey through the region

16/04/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1297 Views 0 Comments Bersama Shield, Fleet Base East, FPDA, HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment

From late March until early July 2025, HMAS Sydney will sail throughout the Indo-Pacific as part of Regional Presence Deployment 25-2

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney leaves on three-month regional deployment

25/03/202529/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1922 Views 1 Comment HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment

From late March until early July 2025, HMAS Sydney will sail throughout the Indo-Pacific as part of Regional Presence Deployment 25-2

Able Seaman Brenton Manuel, back right, meets his grandparents for the first time as HMAS Sydney is berthed alongside Busan, Republic of Korea, during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan.

ADF People Lest We Forget Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Sydney a ship of firsts

01/11/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 749 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, HMAS Sydney III, Korean War, Republic of Korea

HMAS Sydney had a lot of firsts during its recent regional presence deployment, and one of them was the ship’s

HMAS Sydney conducts officer of the watch manoeuvres during Exercise Pacific Dragon 2024. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney charts course for Australia

24/10/202426/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 2035 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney will return home on October 24 after a busy four months at sea during a regional presence deployment.

From left, Able Seaman Ben Champley, Leading Seaman Joanne Hill and Leading Seaman Rocky Ahwang help to make Anzac biscuits during a visit to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan SANZAC school in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

Aussie personnel help Malaysian community

11/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1256 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Navy

As members from HMAS Sydney’s ship’s company walked through the hallways of a school in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, they felt

HMAS Sydney’s bridge team waves towards Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Sazanami during a formation foxtrot as part of a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney participates in ship-to-ship culture swap

09/10/202412/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1904 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Royal New Zealand Navy, US Navy

Experiencing another country’s ship for a day while in the middle of the ocean isn’t something everyone will get to

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's JS Sazanami sails behind Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa, centre, while conducting a dual replenishment at sea with HMAS Sydney, left, and USS Howard, right, in the South China Sea. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by LS Daniel Goodman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Back in Black in the deep blue

04/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1552 Views 1 Comment HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Philippine Navy, Replenishment at Sea (RAS), Royal New Zealand Navy, US Navy

HMAS Sydney recently formed up with ships from Japan, New Zealand, Philippines and the United States to conduct a maritime

Leading Seaman James Neville looks out towards HMAS Sydney as the ship is deployed on Operation Argos. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Keeping an eye on the deep Yellow Sea

01/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1330 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, MH-60R Seahawk, Operation Argos, Regional Presence Deployment

One of Australia’s newest warships HMAS Sydney recently completed Operation Argos in the Yellow Sea. CAPTION: Leading Seaman James Neville looks

HMAS Sydney and German Navy's FGS Frankfurt am Main conduct a replenishment at sea as the ships conduct cooperation activities in the Yellow Sea during Operation Argos. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Jarrod Hall.

News Royal Australian Navy

Replenishment at sea during Operation Argos

25/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 961 Views 0 Comments Exercise Kakadu, HMAS Sydney

International resolve for Indo-Pacific maritime security was on show recently when HMAS Sydney joined with allies and regional partners in

Asia News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Sydney policing North Korea sanctions

11/09/2024 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1290 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney

Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney, has commenced service in Operation Argos, supporting international efforts to enforce

Navies from Australia, France, Germany, Italy and Japan conduct a formation foxtrot during multinational task group activities. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Navies foxtrot in the Pacific Ocean

11/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1737 Views 0 Comments French Navy, German Navy, HMAS Sydney, Italian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Sydney recently joined a multinational task group to conduct cooperative activities in the Pacific Ocean. CAPTION: Navies from Australia,

Able Seaman Boatswain’s Mate Luke Handley looks out from the bridge wing as HMAS Sydney takes part in a man-overboard exercise. Story by Lieutenant Tahlia Merigan. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Challenging man-overboard drill proves ship readiness

03/09/202407/09/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1767 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Regional Presence Deployment, rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB)

While on deployment, HMAS Sydney’s crew completed challenging night-time man-overboard drills using their on board dummy, ‘Oscar’. CAPTION: Able Seaman Boatswain’s