Naval – 02 September 2026 – By: Robert Dougherty Anzac Class frigates HMA Ships Stuart and Ballarat sail through Sydney Harbour during the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review 2026. Photo: POIS David Cox Babcock Australasia, partnering with Saab Australia, has been selected as the frigate capability life cycle manager to deliver critical asset management, engineering, and supplyContinue reading “Babcock Australasia, Saab Australia selected as frigate capability life cycle manager for Anzac Class frigates”
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HMAS Stuart joins 2026 Regional Presence Deployment program
27 August 2026 Anzac Class frigate HMAS Stuart sailed from Fleet Base West in Western Australia this week, as part of the Australian Defence Force’s Regional Presence Deployment program. In the coming months, HMAS Stuart and her crew will conduct a series of patrols, visits and engagements throughout the Indo-Pacific region. This includes training activities and exercises intended toContinue reading “HMAS Stuart joins 2026 Regional Presence Deployment program”
Australia completes first Hobart-class destroyer upgrade yard phase
Asian Military Review by Chen Chuanren / Aug 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM Australia undocked HMAS Hobart on 20 August 2026, marking the completion of the yard phase of the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) programme that began in February 2026. Hobart is the first of three air warfare destroyers to undergo upgrades to their combat management systems andContinue reading “Australia completes first Hobart-class destroyer upgrade yard phase”
Australia and US test subsea and seabed warfare capabilities
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”
Australia completes first Hobart-class destroyer upgrade yard phase
By Chen Chuanren – August 21, 2026 The Australian destroyer HMAS Hobart has completed the yard phase of its Destroyer Capability Enhancement programme. (ADF) Australia undocked HMAS Hobart on 20 August 2026, marking the completion of the yard phase of the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) programme that began in February 2026. Hobart is the first of three air warfareContinue reading “Australia completes first Hobart-class destroyer upgrade yard phase”
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