HMAS Sydney fires Naval Strike Missile during RIMPAC26 SINKEX
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Author: Doug Stevens
Doug aggregates Australian Navy related news for the Naval Officers Association of Australia.
Australia advances AUKUS capability with dry dock design appointment
Defence media release 29th July 2026 AUKUS is taking another important step, with the selection of a designer for the submarine contingency dry dock capability in support of Australia’s conventionally-armed, […]
US weapons stockpile concerns
27th July 2026 : The Defense Post 26/07 Iran passed another night without US airstrikes on Sunday, as Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that […]
NEOC 77 Graduation
After 18 weeks of intensive training, members of New Entry Officers Course (NEOC) 77 have graduated, marking a significant milestone in their Royal Australian Navy careers. NEOC is the initial officer […]
Change of command
9 July 2026 Admiral David Johnston AC RAN today handed command of the Australian Defence Force to Admiral Mark Hammond AO RAN, concluding a distinguished career as Australia’s longest serving […]
Australia’s AUKUS boss Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead to stay on despite announcing retirement last year
by Andrew Greene and Jessica Page : The Nightly 29th June 2026 : Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead has agreed to stay on heading up Australia’s […]
VALE – CAPT Bob Nattey LVO RAN Ret’d
23rd June 2026 Dear members, It is with great sadness that I advise the passing on 21 Jun of NOA member Captain R.J. (Bob) Nattey LVO RAN Ret’d. Bob was […]
Henderson Defence Precinct – a great risk to both AUKUS and the Mogami class frigate programs
The Henderson Defence Precinct is an intended Australian Defence capability which is a fundamental intended enabler of both AUKUS nuclear propelled submarines operating out of HMAS Stirling, and the in-country […]
VALE – Commodore Peter Dechaineux AM RAN Ret’d
Dear members. It is with great sadness that I advise the passing of NOA member Commodore Peter Dechaineux AM on 26 May. Peter was a resident of Canberra and was […]
VALE – LCDR Ronald Keith Robb OAM RAN Ret’d
Dear members, It is with great sadness that I advise the passing on 25 May of NOA member Lieutenant Commander Ron Robb OAM RAN Ret’d after a period of illness […]