Henderson, WA-based shipbuilder Civmec has revealed a number of upgrades for RAN Arafura-class OPVs termed “Capability Enhancement”. The builder presented the proposal as part of
A ceremony was held August 29 to mark the laying of the keel of Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) 6, NUSHIP Carpentaria at Civmec in
The event marks wrapping up of production for SEA 1180 at Osbourne, with production continuing at Henderson in WA. The second new OPV of the
The Royal Australian Navy commissioned the first Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMAS Arafura, into its fleet on 28 June, 2025. The commissioning comes more than
Babcock Australasia (Babcock) has expanded its servicing portfolio to include Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), further strengthening its operational scope as Regional Maintenance Provider West
Australian Department of Defence press release Defence has accepted the first Arafura class Offshore Patrol Vessel, NUSHIP Arafura, for further test and evaluation ahead of
The first Australian Arafura-class OPV, NUSHIP Arafura, has commenced builder trials at builder Osborne in South Australia.
Luerssen Australia launched the second Arafura class OPV, NUSHIP Eyre, on November 22nd amid continuing delays to the overall OPV program.
The Australian Government has listed the Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) program as a Defence Project of Concern.
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is in talks to procure a containerised variant of Rafael’s C-Dome in an effort to increase the firepower of its future Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV).
