A $6 billion proposal to acquire three new air warfare destroyers by the end of the decade to dramatically boost the nation’s missile firepower is gaining support in defence circles as strategists grapple with increased […]
The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Defense Services Related to Future Standard Missile Production and related equipment for an estimated cost of $350 million. The Defense […]
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) third Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) has set off for its combat systems trials, which will be conducted with the US Navy (USN). The vessel, HMAS Sydney (42), departed home port at […]
A trio of new state-of-the-art Australian warships have been carrying out naval exercises off the country’s east coast, demonstrating their awesome capabilities. The HMAS Hobart, Brisbane and Sydney are part of the federal government’s $183 billion upgrade […]
The Royal Australian Navy’s three Hobart-class destroyers are set to undergo an Aegis combat system upgrade which will increase the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and missile defence capability. The Hobart-class will also have an […]
The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed its newest Air Warfare Destroyer into the Fleet in the first commissioning of an Australian warship at sea since the Second World War. The ceremony, conducted off the coast of New South […]
The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) third and final air warfare destroyer (AWD), the HMAS Sydney (DDG 42), has officially been delivered to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in a ceremony at the Osborne Naval Shipyard […]
The HMAS Sydney (V) is the final Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) ordered for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed sea trial said Australian defence minister, Linda Reynolds on 9 November 2019. It was laid down […]
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