November 2024 – The Naval Officers Association of Australia

29 November, 2024 By Geoffrey Cole News, Uncategorized No Comments

CMDR Jen Parker is the NOA guest speaker at the forthcoming NSW Parliament House Lunch. This is an opportunity to read her latest paper before she speaks.

The maritime domain, including Australia’s maritime domain, faces unprecedented challenges, as highlighted by recent reports of suspected sabotage to undersea cables off the coast of Germany. The incident raises urgent concerns for Australia, where over 99% of internet traffic relies on subsea cables – a critical vulnerability yet to be adequately addressed in the nation’s […]

26 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens Industry, News, Ships No Comments

New Landing Craft Heavy selected

The Damen Shipyards concept for an Australian littoral fleet of heavy landing craft to be operated by the Australian Army has been selected by the Australian Government. This announcement is a significant step in the establishment of a littoral fleet which is expected to create 1,100 direct jobs and more than 2,000 indirect jobs under […]

19 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens International, Submarines No Comments

Virginia class submarine crewing and accommodation

AUKUS Forum: The USS New Jersey (SSN-796) made waves when it was commissioned — the first submarine in the U.S. Navy’s fleet designed specifically with women in mind. The U.S. Navy lifted the ban on women on submarines back in 2010, retrofitting bathrooms and sleeping quarters to accommodate them. The New Jersey’s crew, however, is […]

18 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens News, RAN, Ships No Comments

Australia narrows $10B AUD frigate competition to German and Japanese firms

Breaking Defense: “Defence continues to enhance the size and lethality of Navy’s surface combatant fleet, as directed by Government in February 2024, and is progressing the acquisition of Australia’s general purpose frigate by engaging with exemplar platform nations and tenderers,” an Australian DoD spokesman told Breaking Defense. The Labor government reportedly has made its first […]

13 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens Industry, News, Submarines No Comments

SSN AUKUS announcement

SSN AUKUS is the generic class name given to date to the nuclear propelled conventionally armed submarines which are to be built in Australia at Osborne shipyards. AUKUS Forum news: Australia’s $368bn nuclear-powered submarine project will be kickstarted with key deals to be inked in Adelaide. Defence Minister Richard Marles will sign a tripartite agreement […]

13 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens News, Submarines No Comments

Australian Submarine Agency increases its public profile

The independence and authority of the Australian Submarine Agency took another step forward this week with the presence of its information stand at the Fremantle Ports’ Maritime Day. Over 8,000 marine enthusiasts attended Fremantle Ports’ Maritime Day, and for the first time the Australian Submarine Agency was on board! It was all hands on deck […]

12 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens News, RAN, Ships No Comments

HMAS Gascoyne II makes final visit before decommissioning

DEFENCE CONNECT; 11th November 2024 : On 6th November, Royal Australian Navy Huon Class mine hunter vessel HMAS Gascoyne (II) has made its final entry into Sydney Harbour as it prepares for decommissioning next month. HMAS Gascoyne (II) is scheduled to be retired during a decommissioning ceremony to be held at HMAS Waterhen in Sydney […]

11 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens International, News No Comments

Exercise Malabar 2024 – cultural exchange

8th November 2024 – Exercise Malabar 2024 – Defence News – SBLT James Kelly: HMAS Stuart and JS Ariake have hosted simultaneous official receptions during the shore phase of Exercise Malabar. The unique dual reception included crew from Stuart, Ariake, USS Dewey, members of the Indian Navy and dignitaries from the Australian High Commission – […]

8 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens International, News No Comments

Philippine Coast Guard to Receive 40 Patrol Boats from France in $438 Million Project

USNI News 06/11 via Maritime News: France is set to provide 40 patrol vessels and logistical support to the Philippine Coast Guard following the approval of a $438 million aid project to enhance Manila’s maritime security capabilities across the country’s waters. The French official development assistance-funded acquisition project of 40 Fast Response Crafts, approved during […]

5 November, 2024 By Doug Stevens Industry, International, News, Submarines No Comments

New Exocet submarine-launched missile variant

The Exocet anti-ship missile, which was prominent in 1982 Falklands Islands war reports, has continued to evolve. As reported by Defense News 04/11 via Maritime News, European defense contractor MBDA has developed a new submarine-launched missile designed to strike heavily protected naval vessels and stealthy targets. The French-built missile, dubbed the SM40, is the latest […]

Month: November 2024