Vale Rear Admiral Rothesay Cathcart Swan AO CBE RAN (Ret’d)
Rear Admiral Swan passed away on 24th December 2025. He was the last of the RAN’s Cadet Midshipmen who had seen active service during the Second World War and who […]
Author: Doug Stevens
Doug aggregates Australian Navy related news for the Naval Officers Association of Australia.
Launch of the 12th and final Mogami-class stealth frigate
The Japan Maritime Self‑Defense Force has launched the twelfth and final Mogami-class stealth frigate, marking the culmination of one of its most advanced surface combatant programs. This new class of […]
Trump class battleships
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 […]
Funeral details CAPT John Perret RAN Ret’d
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.
VALE – CAPT John Perrett RAN Ret’d
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 […]
Hanwha gets nod from Australian Government to increase investment in Austal
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 […]
Australia’s Armidale class patrol boats complete their proud service
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 […]
Chief of Navy’s 2025 end of year message
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 […]
Capability acquisition and sustainment to be removed from Department of Defence
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 […]
USS Vermont completes short maintenance period at HMAS Stirling
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 […]