Royal Australian Navy

US Military Eyes Australian Island for Pacific Deterrence Initiative

The US military is considering a remote island in Australia as the next potential location for construction under the Pacific Deterrence Initiative.

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Royal Australian Navy Receives Seventh Evolved Cape Patrol Boat From Austal

Austal has handed over the seventh Evolved Cape-class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy in Henderson.

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Sydney Firm to Provide Light Landing Craft for Royal Australian Navy

Sydney-based The Whiskey Project Group has received a contract to supply two Landing Craft Light vessels for the Royal Australian Navy.

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First Australian AUKUS Submarine Maintenance Group Trains in Pearl Harbor

Australia has sent its first team to Pearl Harbor to train in sustainment for the government’s upcoming AUKUS submarines.

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BAE Begins Construction of First Australian Hunter Frigate

BAE Systems has commenced construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s first Hunter-class heavy frigate as part of a contract in 2018.

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First Australian Navy Team to Train in US on AUKUS Submarine Ops

The Royal Australian Navy has sent its first batch of sailors to an AUKUS nuclear-powered attack submarine training in Groton, Connecticut.

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Australian Navy Arms Hobart Class Destroyer With Naval Strike Missile

The Royal Australian Navy has outfitted its guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney with the Naval Strike Missile.

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Australia Greenlights Life Extension Program for Collins Submarines

Australia is revamping the first of its six Collins-class submarines to extend their service life until the 2040s.

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Australia Opens Arafura Patrol Vessel Training Hub on Garden Island

Australia has opened a waterfront training center on HMAS Stirling, Garden Island to upskill its Arafura offshore patrol vessel operators.

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Austal Completes Sea Trials of Australia’s Sentinel Robotic Patrol Vessel

Austal has finalized the sea acceptance and endurance trials of the Royal Australian Navy’s Sentinel autonomous patrol vessel.

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