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 […]
Category: RAN
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 […]
RAN buys VTOL drones for maritime logistics use
Royal Australian Navy signs deal for VTOL drones : Aviation magazine : written by Robert Dougherty | May 14, 2026 American aerospace company PteroDynamics has secured a contract to supply […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]