Regional Presence Deployment Archives

HMAS Hobart fires its five-inch gun during a live-fire exercise as a part of Exercise Keen Sword 2022. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photos by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Ex Keen Sword brings out multinational big guns

23/11/202225/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 400 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, Regional Presence Deployment

Navy ships from Australia, Japan, and Canada fired their biggest guns during a multinational gunnery exercise (gunex) in the North

Leading Seaman Nathan Cox watches out of HMAS Arunta's embarked MH-60R helicopter "Athena" as HMAS Arunta (right) and USS Milius conduct a duel Replenishment at Sea with JS Oumi during Exercise Malabar 2022. Photo by Leading Seaman Susan Mossop.

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Action above, on and below the sea

23/11/202223/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 259 Views 0 Comments Exercise Malabar, HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Stalwart, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, P-8A Poseidon, Regional Presence Deployment, US Navy

Cooperation was heightened, skills strengthened and relationships deepened as Exercise Malabar drew together Australian, Japanese, Indian and United States forces

HMAS Hobart's embarked MH-60R helicopter Carnage returns to the ship during flying operations in the North Pacific Ocean as part of a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Night training sharpens landing skills

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 732 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, MH-60R Seahawk, Regional Presence Deployment

Landing an MH-60 Romeo helicopter on a pitching and rolling warship at night requires regular intensive training and teamwork. CAPTION:

HMAS Hobart prepares to sail past the reviewing ship, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopter carrier JS Izumo, during the International Fleet Review 2022 off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

Japan News Royal Australian Navy

Aussie ships and sub in Japanese Fleet Review

11/11/202216/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 909 Views 0 Comments HMAS Arunta, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Regional Presence Deployment

Australian vessels have joined about 40 ships and submarines that sailed in formation near Tokyo on November 6 to commemorate

HMAS Arunta’s embarked MH-60R helicopter Athena conducts flying operations as the ship transits through the Indonesian archipelago during a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Herring. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

Arunta builds partnerships at sea and ashore

05/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 401 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Arunta, Indo-Pacific Engagement, Regional Presence Deployment

HMAS Arunta has been enhancing partnerships at sea and ashore during the first phase of her Indo-Pacific regional presence deployment.

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ship Kirisame and US Navy Ship Milius in the South China Sea. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Goodman.

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Ships ‘foxtrot’ in the South China Sea

23/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 445 Views 0 Comments HMAS Hobart, HMAS Stalwart, Regional Presence Deployment

HMA Ships Hobart and Stalwart are in the Philippines after completing a trilateral transit of the South China Sea. CAPTION:

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.

News Royal Australian Navy USA

Perth missile firing right on target

23/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 675 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.

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.

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Forces combine for firepower mission

09/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1164 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

Family and friends welcome home their loved ones on board HMAS Canberra as the ship returns to Fleet Base East following a regional presence deployment. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Able Seaman Callum Davis.

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Home for Father’s Day

06/09/202208/09/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 513 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Supply, MV-22 Osprey, Regional Presence Deployment, Render Safe, RIMPAC, US Marines

The families of hundreds of ADF personnel lined the wharf at Fleet Base East on Father’s Day to welcome home

HMA Ships Canberra, Warramunga and Supply sail in formation with USS Abraham Lincoln, JS Izumo, USS Mobile Bay, USS Spruance, USS Gridley, JS Takanami, and USS Sampson in the Pacific Ocean. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Liam Sulley.

News Overseas Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Canberra home from 3-month Pacific deployment

26/08/202227/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 786 Views 0 Comments Fleet Base East, His Majesty’s Armed Forces Tonga, HMAS Canberra, HMAS Supply, HMAS Warramunga, MV-22 Osprey, Regional Presence Deployment, RIMPAC, Sri Lankan Marines

After almost three months at sea on a regional presence deployment through the Pacific, HMAS Canberra is heading back to

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HMAS Sydney missile fire on regional deployment

19/08/202223/08/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1103 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