As per report by the UK based Janes Defence Weekly on December 29, 2021, India on November 23, 2021 quietly launched its third SSBN (Nuclear Missile Submarine) at the secretive SBC (Ship Building Centre) in Visakhapatnam. Neither the Indian Navy nor the Ministry of Defense confirmed the news but according to the sources in the […]
Israel Has Ordered Three New Dakar-Class Submarines from TKMS thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has reached an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defence on the framework conditions for the purchase of three Dakar-class submarines. After extensive negotiations, all parties involved agreed to the technical content and contractual provisions in mid January. Official rendering of the […]
NOC Member Tom Lewis was the advisory historian for the project which simulated a virtual dive on the wreck of I-124, a WWII Japanese submarine, sunk 80 years ago today, 20 January, in combat with HMAS Deloraine, off Darwin Harbour. I-124 was the first Japanese warship sunk by the Royal Australian Navy. The video can […]
Click on the heading of this post to open up so you can see the link. The Chief of Navy has released a 5 minute video in which he reflects on the year past and lays out the RAN’s priorities for 2021. To view the video click on this link. Feel free to provide feedback […]
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS NOC member Bill Taylor has been awarded an AM in the General Division of the 2021 Australia Day honours list “for significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, and to public administration.” Amongst many other contributions in the service of his country, Bill was Administrator of Christmas and Cocos(Keeling) Islands […]
Click on the heading of this post to open it up for viewing. Vice Admiral Noonan’s wrap up of 2020 and his wishes for 2021 can be viewed by clicking on the image above or on this Facebook link. If no sound, un-mute the loudspeaker symbol bottom right of picture.
The following Vale message was released by Chief of Navy on Friday 23 Oct: 1. It is with great sadness, that I inform you of the passing of Commodore Walter Samuel Grono (Sam) Bateman, AM, RAN (RETD) on 18 Oct 20. 2. Commodore Bateman was born in Cottesloe, Western Australia on 4 May 1938, and […]
CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO ACCESS THE ARTICLE FEATURING GUY GRIFFITHS. https://www.navalofficer.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Reconnaisance.jpg
Able Seaman ‘Moss’ Berryman, who had died aged 96, was the last survivor Operation Jaywick, perhaps the most long-ranged and daring special forces raid of the Second World War. On April 7, 1942, as soon as he was able, Berryman volunteered for the Royal Australian Navy. He and his friend, Able Seaman Fred Marsh, were […]
Open up this news item by clicking on the heading. The first ever NOC Annual General Meeting held by digital means and enabling members to attend without regard for geography was held on 23 July. Relevant documents can be accessed at this link. Documents include Minutes, the President’s Report and Financial Report.
