DEFENCE CONNCECT : 29 September 2025 By: Bethany Alvaro New heavy land and combat vehicles have undergone transport trials on HMAS Adelaide as part of their test for operational readiness. Transport tests are a “critical” component of ensuring armoured vehicles are prepared for deployment and can demonstrate operational readiness. Sea transportation is often the only […]
Nikkei Asia : AUKUS Forum 30th September 2025. AUKUS Survives The Pentagon’s review is complete: AUKUS is safe. Submarine sales will proceed, with Australia set to acquire Virginia-class boats from 2032.
Stephen Kuper – DEFENCE CONNECT A group of concerned local special interests groups have launched their latest attack on the potential use of Port Kembla on the NSW South Coast as the proposed east coast submarine base, but true to form they miss the forest for the trees, blinded by their own special interests. Full […]
Defence Australia : Exercise Penguin between Australia and Brunei
The Royal Australian Navy Anzac Class frigate HMAS Ballarat recently completed a routine transit through the South China Sea, conducted in accordance with international law. The operation was supported by a Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The transit took place on 15–16 September in coordination with the United States Navy’s Arleigh Burke […]
Dear members It is with great sadness that I advise the passing on 16 September of NOA member Captain Joe Doyle AM, RAN Rtd. Funeral details will be advised when known. Regards Simon Cullen Rear Admiral RAN (Ret’d) President, Naval Officers Association of Australia
Dear members It is with great sadness that I advise the passing on 16 September of NOA member Captain Joe Doyle AM, RAN Rtd. Funeral details will be advised when known. Regards Simon Rear Admiral RAN (Ret’d) President, Naval Officers Association of Australia
Navy news: Happy 50th Anniversary of Independence, Papua New Guinea! 🇵🇬 HMAS Choules recently visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) to mark the celebrations, hosting embarked forces from Pacific partners including Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Zealand. This group photo celebrates a significant milestone for the people of PNG.
