Royal Australian Navy • Page 7 of 12

Aug- 2023 -

21 August

Australia Agrees to Buy 200 Long-Range Tomahawk Missiles From US

Australia has locked in a deal to buy potent long-range weapons from the US, officials said, as the country looks to counter China's rising military power.

Jul- 2023 -

24 July

Sea

The Independence variant litoral combat ship USS Canberra (LC30) arrives in Sydney, Australia July 18, 2023. The ship will be commissioned July 22 in Sydney. Australia welcomed the USS Canberra to Sydney Harbor, with HMAS Canberra guiding the Independence-variant littoral combat ship to berth alongside Fleet Base East ahead of the formal commissioning on July 22. The crew of HMAS Canberra and USS Canberra will focus on joint activities during the commissioning week, including playing sport, ship tours and sharing their countries’ culture and traditions. This ceremonial commissioning emphasizes the more than 100 years of mateship built on friendship, history, democracy, and respect. The two countries have fought side-by-side in every major conflict since World War 1. Canberra’s namesake is a reminder of the shared responsibility the U.S. and Australia have to each other as allies.

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Commissions New Independence Littoral Combat Ship in Australia

The US Navy has commissioned the latest Independence-class littoral combat ship, the USS Canberra, at Australia's Fleet Base East in Sydney.

Jun- 2023 -

14 June

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Ronald Watkins

Australian Navy Receives Final Bluebottle Unmanned Surface Vessel

The Royal Australian Navy has received its fifth and last Ocius Bluebottle unmanned surface vessel, showcased at an induction ceremony.

May- 2023 -

8 May

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australian Navy Taps Rheinmetall for Anti-Ship Missile Defense System

The Royal Australian Navy has awarded Rheinmetall a $138 million contract to deliver anti-ship missile defense systems.

5 May

Sea

Joe Saballa

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.

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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.

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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

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Ocius Technology's Bluebottle on Sydney Harbour

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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.

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