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)”
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Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training – AAP News
The decks of Australia’s largest warship have echoed to the tramp of US boots, with visiting troops performing amphibious drills between Townsville and Darwin. HMAS Canberra took aboard more than 300 marines and their equipment in Queensland’s Far North and set them ashore in the Top End via landing craft. Darwin hosts around 2000Continue reading “Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training – AAP News”
HMAS Perth 2026 Regional Presence Deployment
BySeaWaves Magazine – Aug 6, 2026 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class RuKiyah Mack Anzac class frigate HMAS Perth has departed Fleet Base West in Western Australia to commence the Australian Defence Force’s fifth Regional Presence Deployment of 2026. Perth will participate in training activities and port visits with regional partners, while conducting patrols inContinue reading “HMAS Perth 2026 Regional Presence Deployment”
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”
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