Royal Australian Navy • Page 7 of 11

May- 2023 -

5 May

Sea

US Clears $207M Maritime Surveillance Systems Sale to Australia

The US State Department has greenlighted the potential sale of Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Expeditionary mission systems to Australia.

Apr- 2023 -

11 April

Asia Pacific

Ronald Watkins

Australia Buys Commercial Ship From Norway for Undersea Military Ops

Australia purchased a Norwegian commercial vessel for 110 million Australian dollars, which it will convert for undersea military operations.

Mar- 2023 -

14 March

Technology

HMAS Warramunga sails into Sydney Harbour to berth at her new home port of Fleet Base East in Sydney. *** Local Caption *** HMAS Warramunga arrived in Sydney at the ships new home port of Fleet Base East, having been previously home ported at Fleet Base West, Garden Island, Rockingham, West Australia. The ships company in Warramunga recently completed a hull swap from HMAS Parramatta to enable Parramatta to undergo a capability upgrade in West Australia. When complete, Parramatta will be equipped with one of the most advanced, sovereign air search radar capabilities in the world.

Rojoef Manuel

Thales, Orbis to Enhance Royal Australian Navy Maritime Sustainment Capabilities

Thales has teamed with Orbis to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime sustainment operations in Fleet Base East, Sydney.

10 March

Arms

Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Toowoomba fires an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile during a workup period off the coast of Western Australia. *** Local Caption *** Anzac Class frigate HMAS Toowoomba recently conducted a successful firing of an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 1 during a shakedown period off the coast of Western Australia. The firing marked the first by HMAS Toowoomba since completing the ANZAC Class Mid-life Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia’s Frigate Toowoomba Fires First Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile

The Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Toowoomba Anzac-class frigate has conducted a live-fire test using an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile.

9 March

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ocius Technology's Bluebottle on Sydney Harbour

Rojoef Manuel

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.

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