Phalanx with missiles instead of bullets
DEFENCE CONNECT : Mitsubishi taps Raytheon to provide SeaRAM CIWS for Australia’s future Mogami frigates, 12 May 2026, By: Stephen Kuper Raytheon has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy […]
Author: Doug Stevens
Doug aggregates Australian Navy related news for the Naval Officers Association of Australia.
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare (C4ISREW)
28th April 2026 : original article by DEWC Services – DEWC Services is an Australian-owned and operated company focused on growing and developing critical sovereign capability in command, control, communications, […]
NZ replacement frigate considerations
The [New Zealand] Government is progressing work to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ageing frigates [HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana] as part of broader efforts to strengthen […]
Arafura Class build program in Western Australia now a Project of Concern!
Defence Connect: Defence has gathered to launch Project of Concern efforts regarding the Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels project that has experienced significant delays since its original scheduling. Announcing the Project […]
VALE- CMDR Peter Cooke-Russell RAN Ret’d
Dear members, It is with great sadness that I advise the passing on 29 April of Commander Peter Cooke-Russell RAN Ret’d. Peter was very active in supporting retired navy members […]
Hunter Class frigate visualisation by BAE Systems
The six Hunter class frigates ordered from BAE Systems U.K., together with Australia’s existing three Hobart Class air-warfare-destroyers (AWDs), will form the RAN’s planned nine tier 1 surface combatant capability.
Last Post bugle spotlight on Able Seaman Andrew Bryce
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) in the Pacific during WWII and the contribution of Lieutenant H.L. Billman DSC RANVR
by Hector Donohue Background It is not well known that armed German raiders laid 230 moored mines in Southeast Australian waters in October/November 1940, resulting in four ships being sunk […]
VALE – CAPT TIM Duchesne RAN Ret’d
Dear members, It is with great sadness that I advise that Captain Timothy Richard Duchesne RAN (Ret’d) passed away on Friday, 10 April 2026. He had a very distinguished naval […]
US Central Command Outlines Iranian Blockade Plan
U.S. Central Command has outlined its scheme for the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which it says will come into force at 18.00 local time in the Gulf on […]