Australia and the United States have successfully tested AUKUS Pillar II subsea and seabed warfare capabilities during an undersea warfare activity as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 (RIMPAC 26) in July. Taking place off the coast of Hawaii, RIMPAC 26 is the world’s largest international maritime exercise, involving 34 nations and moreContinue reading “Australia and US test subsea and seabed warfare capabilities”
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Pacific Partnership 2026 arrives in Indonesia aboard Royal Australian Navy HMAS Choules (L100)
SIBOLGA, INDONESIA – 07.19.2026 – Courtesy Photo Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific A Light Landing Craft (LLC) carrying Pacific Partnership 2026 (PP26) personnel exits the well deck of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) amphibious Bay-class Landing Ship Dock (LSD) HMAS Choules (L100) to transit to shore in Sibolga, Indonesia, July 20, 2026. Approximately 113 PP26 personnelContinue reading “Pacific Partnership 2026 arrives in Indonesia aboard Royal Australian Navy HMAS Choules (L100)”
Australia’s Matilda 1 stern landing vessel completes beach trials for US Marine Corps logistics.
The stern landing arrangement addresses the hydrodynamic disadvantages of conventional bow-ramp craft, which normally combine a shallow draft, broad bow, and flat bottom to maximize beach access. (Picture source: Seatransport) The Australian-designed stern landing vessel Matilda 1 completed a successful stern-first beach landing and rapid powered withdrawal at Dundee Beach near Darwin on July 8,Continue reading “Australia’s Matilda 1 stern landing vessel completes beach trials for US Marine Corps logistics.”
HMAS Leeuwin Survey Supports PNG Maritime Safety
HMAS Leeuwin (A 245) Navy hydrographic survey ship y will conduct survey operations in partnership with Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) during a five-week regional survey mission. Australia’s Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones AO, CSC, RAN said the deployment reflects the enduring partnership between Australia and PNG. “Australia and PNG have workedContinue reading “HMAS Leeuwin Survey Supports PNG Maritime Safety”
HMAS Anzac (D59), a Battle-class destroyer of the Royal Australian Nav
This vessel is the HMAS Anzac (D59), a Battle-class destroyer of the Royal Australian Navy, notable for being the first major warship built in Australia after World War II.It served from 1951 to 1974, playing roles in the Korean War and later acting as a training ship.The ship was constructed at the Williamstown Naval DockyardContinue reading “HMAS Anzac (D59), a Battle-class destroyer of the Royal Australian Nav”
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