Naval

Kuru Wharf officially opened at HMAS Coonawarra

July 25 2024

The Australian government has celebrated the official opening of the new Kuru Wharf at HMAS Coonawarra in the Northern Territory. ...

Austal, Civmec sign joint venture MOU to support Army Landing Craft Heavy project

West Australian-based shipbuilders Austal and Civmec have formally executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture and submit a proposal to the...

July 24 2024

Australian, UK and US navies sign statement of intent for lethality

The chiefs of navy for Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have signed a statement of intent for lethality in a major strengthening of naval ties.

July 24 2024

Alkath Group, MSubs collaborate to accelerate Australian maritime autonomy

Australian defence company Alkath Group and United Kingdom-based submersible manufacturer MSubs have announced a new collaboration aimed at accelerating maritime autonomous...

July 23 2024

HMAS Melville headed for decommissioning next month

Leeuwin Class survey ship HMAS Melville will be decommissioned in Queensland next month, according to a statement from the Australian Defence Force.

July 23 2024

HMAS Sydney successfully fires Naval Strike Missile in key milestone

Royal Australian Navy Hobart Class destroyer, HMAS Sydney, has conducted a successful firing of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in a major milestone for the Australian Defence...

July 22 2024

HMAS Sydney celebrates first replenishment at sea with German Navy

Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has accepted fuel from the German Navy for the first time, while taking part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific.

July 18 2024

Australian parliamentarians tour Newport News Shipbuilding division

A delegation of Australian parliamentarians have been hosted by shipbuilder and all-domain technologies provider HII at the Newport News Shipbuilding division.

July 17 2024

Austal delivers 20th Guardian Class patrol boat to Defence

Shipbuilding prime Austal Australia has delivered the 20th Guardian Class patrol boat to the Australian Department of Defence.

July 15 2024

First Australian Navy officers assigned to UK Astute Class submarines

Following their completion of the Officers Nuclear Operator Course and Engineering Administration Course, the first three Royal Australian Navy officers have graduated from...

July 12 2024