Royal Australian Navy

Feb- 2024 -

20 February

Australia Says to Build Biggest Navy Since World War II

Australia outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost defense spending by an additional $7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.

Jan- 2024 -

12 January

Sea

An Australian Army Landing Craft Mechanised Mk8 (LCM8) from 10 Forces Support Battalion arrives in Cairns, Queensland as part of Australian Defence Force support recovery efforts in the region after Ex Tropical Cyclone Jasper. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Defence Force is providing support to the Queensland Reconstruction Agency to access and resupply isolated and vulnerable communities in the vicinity of Douglas, Cook and Wujal Wujal ahead of the wet season. Defence is providing Australian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopters and a landing craft to transport bulk resupply and delivery of engineering equipment into isolated communities currently recovering from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Additionally, Defence will provide personnel and equipment to help clear access and larger scale debris to isolated communities, as well as specialist aviation and maritime planning and light engineering support.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Commences Operator Training for Future Littoral Maneuver Fleet

The Australian Department of Defence has begun training future operators of the country’s upcoming littoral maneuver fleet.

10 January

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Australia Taps BAE Systems to Upgrade Anzac Frigate Firepower

The Australian government has awarded BAE Systems a contract to upgrade the firepower of its Anzac-class frigates.

Nov- 2023 -

24 November

Asia Pacific

HMAS Toowooba practices sail pass in the Philippine Sea, October 2023.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australian Warship Passes Through Taiwan Strait: Taipei Military

Taiwan said an Australian warship had sailed through the Taiwan Strait, a sensitive waterway separating the self-ruled island from China.

21 November

Sea

Joe Saballa

Saab, US Firm to Bolster Australia’s Undersea Warfare Capabilities

Saab and American firm ThayerMahan have agreed to collaborate to bolster Australia’s sovereign undersea warfare capabilities.

20 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Military Operates Lawfully After Australia Sonar Accusation

China said its military has always operated in accordance with international law, after Australia said sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship "likely" injured navy divers.

14 November

Cyber

Learn to work together and be part of a team. Seaman Communication Information System - Information Specialist (SMNCIS-I) Grisadarporn Nordisar (left), Seaman Communication Information System - Communications Specialist Alex Meiklejohn and SMNCIS-I Kyle Bergan (right) conduct a fault finding exercise in the Communication Centre Simulator. Being able to identify communications faults and restore data and voice networks quickly, is pivotal and often requires more than one person to fix. An extended delay in the restoration of communications services could be the difference between you pulling into your favourite port or having to stay at sea for another week because the Commanding Officer missed a key message. That is why being part of a team and working together is crucial. At the Maritime Communication Information System Wing, you will learn how to be part of a well respected team, and how to be precise, concise and efficient meaning that your Commanding Officer and ship will remain connected - always! *** Local Caption *** Meet some of the Navys newest communicators currently under training at HMAS Cerberus. Alex, Kyle & Grisadarporn all started their journeys with the Navy through the ANC, they are well on their way to careers in the Information Warfare community. Alex, a communications specialist in training, joined from TS Walrus. His professional development encompasses Satellite systems, radio systems, voice procedures, tactical manoeuvring of ships, in addition to other means of communications that are critical to Navys ability to remain engaged. Kyle (TS Toowoomba) and Grisadarporn (TS Henty) are training to be Information Systems specialists. Their areas of responsibility will include the management and support of Navys ICT at sea. They are progressing their development under the CompTIA certification framework. Collectively, these sailors will contribute to the establishment, maintenance and protection of Navys Information Environments against a wide range of threats including Cyber attack.

Rojoef Manuel