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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
DEFENCE CONNECT: The UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships program has successfully completed the preliminary design review (PDR) in a major milestone. The PDR has been completed in working sessions between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Navantia UK, as the prime contractor of the program, and BMT, which has led the functional […]
The Australian: Ben Packham. Only one of the nation’s Collins-class submarines is currently operational in a critical blow to national security, as corrosion problems, maintenance delays and long-running industrial action wreak havoc on the fleet’s availability. Five of the six boats are out of action and there are now serious questions over the navy’s ability […]
DEFENSESCOOP.COM: Jon Harper The (U.S.) Defense Innovation Unit is soliciting industry for less expensive “kinetic” weapons that the Navy could use to shoot down enemy drones. The sea service has been busy taking out unmanned aerial systems and missiles launched by the Houthis at vessels in the Red Sea, a major global shipping route. While […]
The full set of Navy photographs of the 2024 RAN Fleet Review by King Charles III can be sighted at <https://images.navy.gov.au/Home/Search?Type=Full>. Paste this link into your browser and it will take you there. Three from that collection are displayed below.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla reviewed yesterday (22nd October 2024) those ships of the RAN Fleet which were not deployed as the final activity of their 2024 Australian Tour. Below is collection of images captured from the news sites of the ABC, Sky News and the Nine Network.
