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The Strategist15h
‘Catastrophic failures’: Defence budget squeeze hits navy maintenance
The Defence budget squeeze has starved the Royal Australian Navy of sustainment funding. We see this in the scandalous state ...
Naval Technology on MSN9d
Royal Australian Navy commissions first Arafura-class OPV
The new OPV will patrol and secure Australia’s maritime border along with the upgraded Cape-class patrol boats.
A ‘miscarriage of justice’: Locals fight for recognition of forgotten sailors who perished outside Vietnam warzone
Eric Lee was one of 23 candidates for U.S. citizenship who took the oath last August in a ceremony at Spokane’s federal ...
National Security Journal on MSN12d
The Royal Navy’s Prince of Wales Aircraft Carrier Is Now in China’s Backyard
The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Singapore for its first Indo-Pacific port visit, leading ...
Manufacturers' Monthly9d
Navy introduces commissioning of offshore patrol vessel
The government is implementing the Surface Fleet Review with the commissioning of HMAS Arafura into the Royal Australian Navy ...
Naval News11d
Royal Australian Navy Commissions New OPV HMAS Arafura
The Royal Australian Navy commissioned the first Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMAS Arafura, into its fleet on 28 June, 2025 ...
Japanese frigate arrives in Australia as Tokyo bids for defense deal
The Japanese stealth frigate JS Yahagi has docked in Australia's northern-most city of Darwin as part of Japan’s push to secure a $6.5 billion contract to build Australia’s next-generation naval fleet ...
Decorated Navy veteran to share stories from career
A decorated Navy veteran is set to share tales from his distinguished career. Tony Holt MBE, who served for over 30 years in ...