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HMAS Sydney

An HMAS Sydney crew member teaches visitors about the ship during an open day. Story by Lieutenant Samantha Robson. All photos by Tyson Burraston.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy’s newest ship opened to visitors

29/06/202330/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1717 Views 2 Comments HMAS Sydney

HMAS Sydney opened the gangway to more than 1600 visitors during a recent port visit to Fremantle. CAPTION: HMAS Sydney

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Leading Seaman Ryan Feenan, Leading Seaman Aaron Evans and medical officer Lieutenant Jarrad Blackburn provide care to an injured mariner aboard an oil tanker during a medical evacuation in the Southern Indian Ocean. Story by Lieutenant Max Logan. Photo by Tyson Burraston.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy rescues injured mariner

21/06/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1484 Views 0 Comments HMAS Sydney, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre

HMAS Sydney personnel have conducted a medical evacuation of a civilian mariner from an oil tanker, hundreds of nautical miles

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A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducts a flypast over HMAS Sydney during Exercise Tasman Shield. Photo by Able Seaman Joshua Bishenden.
News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

RAAF and RAN benefit from joint Exercise Tasman Shield

05/04/202308/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2591 Views 1 Comment F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Sydney, Tasman Shield

A major exercise that tested the ability of the Royal Australian Air Force and Navy to work together has concluded

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Ships ported at Fleet Base East, which will be open to the public on Sunday, February 26. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy opens the hatches to Sydney

22/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2984 Views 3 Comments Commander Australian Fleet, Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Sydney

After a 10-year hiatus, Navy ships and shore establishments around Sydney will swing open the hatches to welcome the community

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Gunners from the 9th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery in action during the 21-gun salute as part of the Australia Day celebrations at Bradfield Park, Sydney. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Videos 

Splash of Red (Beret) and guns in Sydney’s Australia Day

27/01/202327/01/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2612 Views 0 Comments 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, ADF Red Berets, Australia Day, F-35A Lightning II, HMAS Sydney, MH-60R Seahawk, Roulettes

The Australian Defence Force put on spectacular displays in and around Sydney Harbour for Australia Day. CAPTION: Gunners from the 9th

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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 2594 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

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Japan News Overseas Pacific Royal Australian Navy USA 

HMAS Sydney missile fire on regional deployment

19/08/202223/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3035 Views 0 Comments HMAS Supply, HMAS Sydney, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment, Republic of Korea Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, US Navy

Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer, HMAS Sydney, displayed its sophisticated naval combat capabilities while participating in Exercise Pacific Dragon

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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 1738 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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Lieutenant Commander Michael Hickie attending a HMAS Platypus dinner. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.
ADF People History Veterans 

Veteran submariner honoured on 99th birthday

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 1520 Views 1 Comment HMAS Kuttabul, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Platypus, HMAS Sydney, Remembrance Day, Submarine

The remarkable contribution of a 99-year-old submarine commander was honoured by the Royal Australian Navy ahead of Remembrance Day. CAPTION:

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HMAS Sydney (IV) passes under the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the last time. Photo by Able Seaman Adam Porter.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Ex-HMAS Sydney towed from Sydney Harbour to be scrapped

18/05/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 9316 Views 4 Comments HMAS Sydney

Ex-HMAS Sydney will leave Sydney Harbour today to be towed to Western Australia for recycling. FILE PHOTO: HMAS Sydney (IV) passes under

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HMAS Tobruk and HMAS Sydney conduct Officer of the Watch manoeuvres (2013).
Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

Former HMA Ships Tobruk and Sydney will be sunk

08/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5344 Views 0 Comments dive wreck, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Tobruk

Minister for Defence Marise Payne today announced that the decommissioned vessels, former HMA Ships Tobruk and Sydney, will be offered to the States

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Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Sydney formally farewelled

07/11/201509/04/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5638 Views 0 Comments decommissioning, HMAS Sydney

The Royal Australian Navy farewelled HMAS Sydney in a formal decommissioning ceremony today after more than 30 years service. General Sir Peter

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Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Sydney exercises Freedom of Entry

07/11/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4282 Views 0 Comments decommissioning, HMAS Sydney

Past and present crew of HMAS Sydney exercised the ship’s right to Freedom of Entry in Sydney yesterday, ahead of

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Australian News Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Sydney decommissions after 32 years

03/11/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5835 Views 0 Comments decommission, HMAS Sydney

HMAS Sydney will be decommissioned after 32 years service on Saturday, 7 November, alongside at her home port of Garden Island, Fleet

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