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Royal Australian Navy Boatswains Mates Able Seaman Christopher Diviak and Jai Coots survey a vessel from ADV Reliant during Operation Nasse 2026. Photo by Corporal Maddison Scott.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

ADF assists on massive Pacific fisheries patrol

03/10/202603/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2988 Views 0 Comments

Australia joined Pacific partners to strengthen maritime security and protect vital fisheries resources during Operation Nasse, conducted across the Pacific

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HMAS Stuart conducts maritime training operations in the South China Sea as part of a regional presence deployment. Photo by Petty Officer Matthew Lyall.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Sydney and Stuart cross wakes in South China Sea

01/10/202601/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 906 Views 0 Comments HMAS Stuart, HMAS Sydney (V)

Two Royal Australian Navy ships rendezvoused in the South China Sea before continuing their regional presence deployments across the Indo-Pacific.

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HMAS Sydney (V) and JS Fuyuzuki boarding party teams onboard JS Fuyuzuki during Exercise Nichi-Gou Trident. Photo by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
Japan News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Aussies and Japanese swap decks

25/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 710 Views 0 Comments

Forces from the RAN and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a bilateral maritime exercise to enhance combined warfighting skills.

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HMAS Ballarat conducts a replenishment at sea with HMNZS Aotearoa in the South China Sea during Regional Presence Deployment 25-4. Photo by Leading Seaman Connor Morrison.
New Zealand News Royal Australian Navy 

Aus/NZ navies sign cooperation agreement

22/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1037 Views 0 Comments

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) have reinforced their enduring maritime partnership through the signing

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HMAS Sydney (V), HMCS Regina and JS Fuyuzuki sail in company during Exercise Pacific Vanguard. Photo by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Sydney exercises anti-submarine prowess

21/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1315 Views 0 Comments

The image on the sonar screen in HMAS Sydney’s Combat Information Centre indicated a submarine was below the surface, prompting an immediate

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Navigating Officer HMAS Perth, Lieutenant Brynn Mackereth on the bridge wing of HMAS Perth during a passage exercise with HTMS Bangpakong off the coast of Thailand during Perth's 2026 Indo-Pacific Regional Presence Deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Connor Morrison.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Royal Australian Navy international deployments

20/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1529 Views 0 Comments

Royal Australian Navy ships deployed across the Indo-Pacific delivered a range of operational, training and engagement activities with allies and

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Leading Seaman Daniel Heuston, Lieutenant Noah Learoyd, James Rutledge, Leading Seaman Justin Howes and Lieutenant James Craig following a successful search and rescue mission conducted with HMAS Supply’s embarked MH‑60R Seahawk during Regional Presence Deployment 2026. Photo by Able Seaman Jaxsen Shinners.
News Royal Australian Navy Videos 

A rescue beyond the mission

17/09/202617/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 756 Views 0 Comments

While sailing on a regional presence deployment, HMAS Supply responded to a real-world search-and-rescue operation in the Indian Ocean. CAPTION: Leading

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HMAS Stalwart refuelling the Harold E Holt communications facility, Point Murat Pier, WA. Photo by Leading Seaman Thompson Franklin.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Stalwart refuels Harold E. Holt

12/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 766 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Stalwart recently delivered fuel to the Harold E. Holt Communications Station. CAPTION: HMAS Stalwart refuelling the Harold E Holt communications facility,

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HMAS Supply’s embarked MH‑60R Seahawk helicopter conducts vertical replenishments between HMAS Supply and HMAS Choules while sailing off the coast of New South Wales, Australia during Regional Presence Deployment 2026. Photo by Able Seaman Jaxsen Shinners.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Choules ends three-month deployment

11/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4682 Views 0 Comments HMAS Choules

After three months supporting Exercise Pacific Partnership, HMAS Choules returns home from deployment supporting humanitarian assistance activities and strengthening interoperability with regional

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Royal Australian Navy sailors from HMAS Moreton, conducting Beat-to-Quarters at King George Square, Brisbane, Queensland. Photo by Corporal Gabriel Argent.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Heart of Brisbane beats to Navy 125

10/09/202610/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 470 Views 0 Comments

Brisbane’s King George Square lit up as personnel from HMAS Moreton delivered a beat-to-quarters and a ceremonial sunset to mark Navy’s

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An AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle is transported on a Royal Australian Navy LCM-1E landing craft at Garden Island, Sydney Harbour. Photo by Sergeant Tristan Kennedy.
Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy 

New fighting vehicles tested on water

04/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 719 Views 0 Comments

Huntsman and Redback armoured vehicles took part in sea trials on and around Garden Island, Sydney Harbour, in July (reported

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United States Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from Marine Rotational Force - Darwin onboard HMAS Canberra during force-integration training Exercise Capital Reach off the coast of Queensland. Photo by Lieutenant Peter Allen.
MRF-D News Royal Australian Navy 

Aussie/US force-integration on HMAS Canberra

04/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 653 Views 0 Comments HMAS Canberra, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, MRF-D

HMAS Canberra has completed Exercise Capital Reach, a major force integration activity involving more than 350 United States Marines from Marine Rotational

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HMAS Perth crewmembers conduct boat drills off the coast of Vietnam in the South China Sea during an Indo-Pacific Regional Presence Deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Connor Morrison.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Perth readying for rough conditions

04/09/202606/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 426 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Perth’s crew sharpened their skills with boat drills in the waters off the coast of Vietnam, in the South China

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USNS Washington Chambers conducts a heavy jackstay replenishment at sea (stores) with HMAS Sydney (V) in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Hawaii, USA. Photo by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Sydney dodges weather to get a refill

03/09/202603/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 511 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sydney wrapped up Exercise Pacific Dragon by dodging a hurricane to receive essential fuel and stores from USNS Washington Chambers. CAPTION: USNS

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Leading Seaman Justin Howes flies over USS Santa Barbara, HMAS Supply and BRP Diego Silanga during a replenishment at sea off the west coast of Luzon. Photo by Leading Seaman Daniel Heuston.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Supply’s first contact with Philippine Navy

03/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 527 Views 0 Comments

For the first time, HMAS Supply has conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS) serial with the Philippine Navy. CAPTION: Leading Seaman Justin

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Patrol boats Cape Spencer and Cape Hawke berthed at HMAS Cairns before their dual commissioning ceremony in Cairns. Photo by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez Jr.
News Royal Australian Navy 

Navy commissions two new patrol boats

30/08/202630/08/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 785 Views 2 Comments

Royal Australian Navy has welcomed HMAS Cape Spencer and HMAS Cape Hawke into service, in a commissioning ceremony at HMAS Cairns. CAPTION: Patrol boats Cape

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Exercise Pacific Dragon officer of the watch manoeuvres off the coast of Hawaii, with ships that include Spain’s ESPS Álvaro de Bazán, Japan's JS Kongo, Chile's CNS Almirante Cochrane, United States’ USS Jack H Lucas, Italy's ITN Giovanni Delle Bande Nere and Korea's ROKS Jeongjo The Great. Photo by Leading Seaman Lauren Pugsley.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

HMAS Sydney attends third Pacific Dragon

26/08/202626/08/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 692 Views 0 Comments

HMAS Sydney conducted integrated air and missile defence activities during Exercise Pacific Dragon in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of the

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A Royal Australian Navy officer completes the 2026 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census in HMAS Perth during her Indo-Pacific Regional Presence Deployment. Photo by Leading Seaman Connor Morrison.
News Pacific Royal Australian Navy 

Census on the high seas

20/08/202620/08/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 494 Views 0 Comments

For most people, this year’s census was filled out at home, on the couch or in the study – but,

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STS Young Endeavour II alongside Birdon Shipyard at Port Macquarie, New South Wales. Photo by Able Seaman Jayden Fahy.
News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry 

New masts for new Young Endeavour

20/08/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 820 Views 0 Comments

Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour II recently celebrated two major construction milestones – the vessel’s launch and successful placement of its three

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A United States Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey from the Marine Rotational Force - Darwin lands on board HMAS Canberra as part of a force integration training exercise off Queensland, Australia. Photo by Lieutenant Peter Allen.
MRF-D News Royal Australian Navy 

Osprey lands on HMAS Canberra

08/08/202608/08/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 698 Views 1 Comment

US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft from the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) recently undertook force integration training with

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