HMAS Cape Hawke and HMAS Cape Spencer commission
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Henderson defence precinct boundaries defined
Henderson defence precinct defined
HMAS Hobart completes DDG upgrade program on schedule
DEFENCE CONNECT – Stephen Kuper – 20th August 2026 Lead ship of the Hobart Class of guided missile destroyers, HMAS Hobart has successfully completed the latest round of upgrades in […]
Australia advances AUKUS capability with dry dock design appointment
Defence media release 29th July 2026 AUKUS is taking another important step, with the selection of a designer for the submarine contingency dry dock capability in support of Australia’s conventionally-armed, […]
NEOC 77 Graduation
After 18 weeks of intensive training, members of New Entry Officers Course (NEOC) 77 have graduated, marking a significant milestone in their Royal Australian Navy careers. NEOC is the initial officer […]
Change of command
9 July 2026 Admiral David Johnston AC RAN today handed command of the Australian Defence Force to Admiral Mark Hammond AO RAN, concluding a distinguished career as Australia’s longest serving […]
Australia’s AUKUS boss Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead to stay on despite announcing retirement last year
by Andrew Greene and Jessica Page : The Nightly 29th June 2026 : Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West Australian Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead has agreed to stay on heading up Australia’s […]
Henderson Defence Precinct – a great risk to both AUKUS and the Mogami class frigate programs
The Henderson Defence Precinct is an intended Australian Defence capability which is a fundamental intended enabler of both AUKUS nuclear propelled submarines operating out of HMAS Stirling, and the in-country […]
VALE – LCDR Ronald Keith Robb OAM RAN Ret’d
Dear members, It is with great sadness that I advise the passing on 25 May of NOA member Lieutenant Commander Ron Robb OAM RAN Ret’d after a period of illness […]
Reduction to scope of planned upgrades to Collins-class submarines ahead of AUKUS
The Nightly : Andrew Greene : 19th May 2026 Planned upgrades for Australia’s Collins-class submarines to extend their service life will be dramatically wound back, with engine and motor replacements […]