The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has just two of an original six Huon-class minehunters left in service. Plus, two years ago, the service suspended renewal
The Australian ministry of defense announced today it is acquiring a fleet of 40 Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USV) to enhance the Royal Australian Navy’s
Babcock Australasia continues to expand its servicing portfolio and is now providing critical maintenance to the Royal Australian Navy’s Supply Class Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR)
Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) prominently displayed a model of the “Upgraded Mogami”, known in Japan as 06FFM, brandishing a red kangaroo at Indo
Rear Admiral Stephen Hughes, Head of Navy Capability for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), spoke to Naval News at the Indo-Pacific 2025 naval exhibition held
Australian Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has presented the Vantage-family of large optionally crewed surface vessels (LOSV) at Indopacific 2025 in Sydney this week. Additionally, the compay
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
Australian shipbuilder Civmec launched the third Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Royal Australian Navy on 31 October 2025. Civmec press release Civmec Defence
Anduril has launched its Ghost Shark factory responsible for manufacturing the XL-AUV for the Royal Australian Navy at an event in Sydney. Anduril Press Release
On September 19, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)’s Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer HMAS Brisbane (DDG-41) called at the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s (JMSDF) Yokosuka Naval Base.
