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Navy personnel serving at sea and ashore.

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HMAS Leeuwin deployed on a regional hydrographic survey mission in support of the Government of Papua New Guinea from 13 July to 16 August 2026. The mission supported the production of nautical charts, improving the safety of navigation in PNG waters, and provided mentoring and training to embarked Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) personnel. HMAS Leeuwin is the lead ship of the Leeuwin class of hydrographic survey vessels operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The RAN Hydrographic Service has
LEUT Artyom Keddie participates in a running race during HMAS Leeuwin’s visit to Igam Barracks Primary School during a port visit to Lae, Papua New Guinea. Photo: CPL Dana Millington
Operation RENDER SAFE is the Australian Defence Force-led (ADF) multinational commitment to removing the danger posed by World War II-era explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Pacific countries. During Operation RENDER SAFE, Royal Australian Navy Huon Class Minehunter, HMAS Diamantina, and Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, will deploy to Tuvalu with an embarked Clearance Dive Team and supporting personnel. They will conduct a technical reconnaissance of Nanumea Lagoon to inform the Government of the extent
CPOCD Thomas Buchanan watches the sunrise on board HMTSS Te Mataili III off the coast of Nanumea, Tuvalu, during Operation Render Safe. Photo: POIS Daniel Goodman
The United States of America celebrated 250 years since the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 2026 with an International Naval Review (INR 250), hosted in the Port of New York and New Jersey between 03 and 08 July 2026. INR 250 was a centrepiece event of the 250th anniversary, bringing together approximately 15,000 officers and sailors in ships from more than 30 nations, along with U.S. naval forces, to honour America's maritime her-itage, global partnerships, and enduring commitment to freedom of the
AB Kieryn Nieves plays the didgeridoo during a RAN Band performance in Times Square, New York, as part of the US’ 250th anniversary of independence. Photo: LSIS Susan Mossop
HMAS Leeuwin deployed on a regional hydrographic survey mission in support of the Government of Papua New Guinea from 13 July to 16 August 2026.The mission supported the production of nautical charts, improving the safety of navigation in PNG waters, and provided mentoring and training to embarked Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) personnel.HMAS Leeuwin is the lead ship of the Leeuwin class of hydrographic survey vessels operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The RAN Hydrographic Service has
HMAS Leeuwin officer of the watch LEUT Mollie Murton transits the ship through an island group near Papua New Guinea during a regional hydrographic survey mission. Photo: CPL Dana Millington
Operation RENDER SAFE is the Australian Defence Force-led (ADF) multinational commitment to removing the danger posed by World War II-era explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Pacific countries. During Operation RENDER SAFE, Royal Australian Navy Huon Class Minehunter, HMAS Diamantina, and Pacific Support Vessel, ADV Reliant, will deploy to Tuvalu with an embarked Clearance Dive Team and supporting personnel. They will conduct a technical reconnaissance of Nanumea Lagoon to inform the Government of the extent
LSML-C Jude Gregory serves food during an official reception hosted by HMA Ships Yarra and Diamantina while berthed alongside Port Vila, Vanuatu, during Operation Render Safe. Photo: POIS Daniel Goodman
The Stirling Wargaming Association (SWGA) was created in line with achieving Chief of Navy's intent; "Do everything humanly and legally possible to: optimise the fleet, accelerate delivery of the future fleet, maximise safety, availability, lethality and preparedness and deter conflict". This intent is helping Officers and Sailors develop their abstract thinking, problem solving and tactical decision making skills through Wargaming, using commercial off the shelf (COTS) systems such as Warhammer 40,000 and
LS Sarah Turner and LS Alex Cramp hold hand-painted Warhammer 40,000 figurines during a Stirling Wargaming Association game session. Photo: POIS Matthew Lyall
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