AUKUS Forum – President Trump today unveiled plans for a new class of U.S. Navy “Trump-class” battleships — large surface combatants intended to expand American naval power under a broader initiative called the “Golden Fleet.” • The U.S. will pursue construction of a new battleship class, beginning with two ships and potentially expanding to around […]
The funeral for the late Captain John Kendall Perrett, RAN will be 1300 Friday 19 Dec 25 at the RSL ANZAC VILLAGE Chapel, 4 Coolooli Road, Narrabeen, NSW.
Dear members, It is with great sadness that I advise the passing of NOA member Captain John Perrett, RAN Ret’d. John joined the Royal Australian Navy College at HMAS Cerberus as a 13-year-old Cadet Midshipman in January 1950. After graduation, he trained with the Royal Navy in HMS Triumph and HMS Jamaica before undertaking the […]
Hanwha gained approval to invest in Austal as it seeks partnerships for naval shipbuilding DEC 12, 2025 Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that the government has decided to let South Korea’s Hanwha Group increase its investment to become the largest investor in shipbuilder Austal. The reports said the government will place restrictions on the operations […]
Defence Australia : Armidale-class sail into history. The Royal Australian Navy has formally farewelled its Armidale-class Patrol Boats, HMA Ships: Albany Bathurst Childers The HMA Ships arrived into port for a final time at HMAS Coonawarra, Northern Territory, and a decommissioning ceremony was held in their honour. The ships accumulated more than five decades of combined […]
by VADM Mark Hammond : 2025 has been a year driven by our Navy people. I want to thank you for your service and for your commitment to optimising our Fleet, accelerating delivery of the future Fleet, maximising safety, availability, lethality and preparedness, and deterring conflict. Collectively, our people have spent more than 350,000 days at […]
Reforming Defence capability development and delivery : media release from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy. The Albanese Government is taking the next significant step towards ensuring Defence delivers the capabilities, skills and workforce it needs to meet Australia’s strategic circumstances. These reforms will include […]
Farewell to the US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine, USS Vermont, which has departed Western Australia following a landmark package of maintenance work at HMAS Stirling, south of Perth. The extended port visit was the first time a US nuclear-powered submarine has undergone a maintenance period in Australia without a US support ship, achieved through the combined efforts […]
by Tom Kington Defense News Rome – US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built The US Navy is cancelling its Constellation frigate program following months of cost overruns and delays but plans to keep two vessels that are already being built in Wisconsin. Australian defence observers cannot help but feel a sense […]
Australia’s ‘no fail’ submarine mission set for shake-up as admiral in charge exits – Jane Norman 7th November The first boss of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) Vice Admiral (VADM) Jonathan Mead, has announced he will retire in mid-2026, one year before the first US nuclear-powered submarine is due to be deployed to Western Australia. […]
