Army signaller excels in maritime operations
When Corporal Samuel Smith, of the Army’s 1st Signal Regiment, found out he was deploying on Operation Manitou, he didn’t
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Operation Manitou
Australian sailor recognised by US Navy
Deployed on Operation Manitou in Bahrain, Leading Seaman Tahlia Lemon has been recognised by the Commander of the Combined Maritime Forces
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Sailor on deployment of a lifetime
Leading Seaman Olivia Saunders said she wouldn’t mind missing mum’s cooking this Christmas, as the young sailor was living “the
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Work in drug bust recognised
The United States Navy has recognised the Royal Australian Navy’s Lieutenant Justin Mellross for his work in support of the
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HMAS Ballarat scores again
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has seized more than 2.1 tonnes of hashish and 345 kilograms of heroin in
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HMAS Ballarat seized 900kg of heroin
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Ballarat has seized more than 900 kilos of heroin worth approximately $279 million* during two
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Warramunga stops another major drug shipment
Building on its already successful Operation Manitou deployment, the crew of HMAS Warramunga has seized and disposed of 295kg of
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Drug-bust trifecta for Warramunga
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Warramunga seized 111 kilograms of heroin valued at $33 million during operations in the Arabian
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Warramunga adds 3.5 tonnes of hash to her holiday collection
While many of us are still on Christmas holidays, HMAS Warramunga, with support from a UK Royal Navy helicopter, seized
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HMAS Arunta homeward bound after longest ME deployment
Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Arunta is returning home to Australia after completing the longest deployment by a RAN vessel
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HMAS Arunta nets third major drugs haul
HMAS Arunta has completed a third significant narcotics interdiction after seizing 260kg of heroin in the north Indian Ocean off
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Arunta sails for Middle East
HMAS Arunta will depart from her home port of Fleet Base West, Rockingham, for maritime security activities in Middle East tomorrow. FILE
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HMAS Perth starts mission in heavy seas
HMAS Perth encountered heavy seas as she prepared to take over patrolling duties from HMAS Darwin in the Middle East
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HMAS Perth departs for Middle East
HMAS Perth today set course and departed the HMAS Stirling naval base at Rockingham, Western Australia, for her first operational deployment to the Middle
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