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Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mike Noonan salutes the parade commander, Executive Officer HMAS Sydney Lieutenant Commander Bernard Dobson, during the ship's commissioning ceremony at sea. Photo: Able Seaman Benjamin Ricketts
Navy Chief of Navy

Destroyer marks new chapter in Sydney legend

The Royal Australian Navy has welcomed its newest Air Warfare Destroyer into the fleet.
Midshipman Samantha Horsfield in front of NUSHIP Sydney at Fleet Base East, Garden Island. Photo: Able Seaman Daniel Goodman
Navy

A third generation of Sydney service

Midshipman Samantha Horsfield is the third generation of her family to serve in a ship bearing one of the Navy’s most famous names.
HMA Ships Hobart, Stuart and Parramatta conduct replenishment-at-sea manoeuvres during transit on the East Asia Deployment. Photo: Leading Seaman Tara Byrne
Navy International engagement

Overseas deployments the priority in 2019

Navy’s Surface Force capped off a busy year, with most of its combatants deploying overseas.
HMAS Brisbane sails into Garden Island, Sydney, after her five-month deployment. Photo: Petty Officer Justin Brown
Navy International engagement

Brisbane home for Christmas

Australia’s newest warship, HMAS Brisbane, has arrived home to family and friends following her first overseas deployment.
HMAS Brisbane's live missile engagement in the US.
Navy International engagement

Missile firing breaks new ground

In a first for the Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy, HMAS Brisbane has completed a live missile engagement.
NUSHIP Sydney departs Osborne Shipyards, South Australia, for the first time as it commences its builder’s sea trials. Photo: Simon Casson
Navy Your ADF

Sydney a step closer

NUSHIP Sydney's sea trials also mark a unique milestone for the Navy.

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