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Fast-tracking Japan into AUKUS: ‘JAUKUS’ by frigate

September 12 2024
Australia’s impending $11 billion general purpose frigate decision is about more than which nation’s frigate design is best. It’s al...
HMAS Sydney takes up regional presence station under Operation Argos
Royal Australian Navy Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has been stationed on a regional presence deployment under Operation Argos.
September 11 2024
International warships power into Darwin for Exercise Kakadu
Warships and personnel from over 30 nations have arrived in Darwin this week for the Australian maritime warfare activity Exercise Kakadu.
September 10 2024
US Navy investigation uncovers illegal Starlink Wi-Fi plot aboard combat vessel
The enlisted crew of the littoral combat ship USS Manchester maintained an illegal onboard Wi-Fi network for months before it was discovered by civilian technicians.
September 06 2024
Māori, silver fern and Southern Cross designs added to Royal New Zealand Navy swords
Māori, silver fern and Southern Cross elements have been incorporated into the Royal New Zealand Navy’s newly commissioned officer’s sword.
September 05 2024
Second Royal Navy Type 26 frigate prepares for ‘float off’ launch
The UK Royal Navy’s next Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS Cardiff, is set to enter the water for the first time, with a major float off scheduled at BAE Systems’...
September 03 2024
Rohde & Schwarz Australia secures Hunter frigate communications contract
The Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter Class frigates will be fitted with Rohde & Schwarz’s NAVICS communications technology under a contract with BAE...
August 29 2024
Halliday Engineering secures landing craft ramp construction contract
Sydney-based Halliday Engineering has secured a contract to manufacture replacement bow ramps for the Canberra Class amphibious assault ship landing craft.
August 27 2024
Strategic submarines ‘on plan and on schedule’, says Chief of Navy
Australia is “on plan and on schedule” to receive nuclear-powered Virginia Class attack submarines from the United States, according to Chief of Navy Mark...
August 27 2024
Australia to command Combined Task Force in Red Sea
Australia is set to assume command of the Combined Maritime Force’s Combined Task Force (CTF) 153 for the first time later this year.
August 26 2024