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Mar- 2023 -

9 March

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Ocius Technology's Bluebottle on Sydney Harbour

Ocius Delivers First Two Bluebottle Sea Drones to Royal Australian Navy

Ocius Technology has handed over the first two of five Bluebottle maritime surveillance drones to the Royal Australian Navy.

Feb- 2023 -

14 February

Sea

HMAS Hobart's rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) returns to the ship on completion of a passenger transfer with HMAS Stalwart as the ships transit through the Indonesian Archipelago during a regional presence deployment. *** Local Caption *** Three Royal Australian Navy ships are currently conducting a regional presence deployment through the Indo-Pacific region. During their deployments HMA Ships Hobart, Stalwart, and Arunta will undertake exercises and engagements with Australia's regional partners. The ships will also conduct engagements as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2022, in the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste. Regional presence deployments demonstrate Australia's commitment to and engagement with the region. These deployments play a vital role in Australia's long term security and prosperity by protecting Australia's interests, preserving a rules-based order, enhancing cooperation and relationships with regional partners and allies, and developing capability and interoperability.

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian Firm to Deliver Software Solution to Australia’s Small Warship Fleet

Canadian firm OSI Maritime Systems has received a contract to deliver software solutions for the Royal Australian Navy.

9 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Boeing Tests Australia’s New Maritime Communications System

Boeing has conducted a successful trial of the Royal Australian Navy’s new maritime communications system.

Jan- 2023 -

26 January

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia to Buy ‘Smart’ Sea Mines as China Deterrence: Report

Australia will reportedly soon buy sea mines worth up to $712 million to help deter potential Chinese aggression.

Dec- 2022 -

13 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Unveils ‘Ghost Shark’ Unmanned Submarine Prototype

Australia has unveiled an early prototype of its “Ghost Shark” unmanned submarine for testing and experimentation.

12 December

Cyber

Royal Australian Navy sailors assemble SATCOM for maritime WiFi connection.

Rojoef Manuel

Thales to Extend Support for Royal Australian Navy’s Tactical Network

Australia has awarded Thales a contract to extend support for Royal Australian Navy’s next-generation maritime tactical wide area network.

Nov- 2022 -

14 November

Sea

MH-60R helicopter landing on HMAS Hobart at sunset.

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Navy Trains MH-60R Helicopter Deck Landing at Night

The Royal Australian Navy has conducted a night training operation with its MH-60 Romeo maritime helicopter aboard the HMAS Hobart.

11 November

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Australia to Receive Data Management Capabilities for Mine Countermeasure Missions

Exail and SfS have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the Royal Australian Navy with advanced data management capabilities.

7 November

Sea

Royal Australian Navy's third Evolved Cape-class patrol boat ADV Cape Naturaliste

Rojoef Manuel

Austal Delivers Third Australian Evolved Cape Patrol Boat

The Royal Australian Navy has received its third of eight Evolved Cape-class patrol boats from Austal Australia.

3 November

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, Austal Sign Additional Guardian Patrol Boat Contract

Australia awards Austal $15.2 million contract for added Guardian patrol boat to support the government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program.

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