The Chief of Navy Australia is the most senior appointment in the Royal Australian Navy. The rank associated with the position is Vice Admiral (3-star).

On Friday 24 October 2025, HMAS Penguin will conduct a Freedom of Entry to the Municipality of Mosman as part of the Festival of Mosman celebrations. The Freedom of Entry is a traditional military ceremony symbolising trust and respect between a…

The Royal Australian Navy Band provides music support for military ceremonies and parades, commemorative services, and community engagement events such as school concerts and music festivals.

Situated above the historic Garden Island (GI) Dockyard facility, HMAS Kuttabul’s primary role is to provide administrative, training and logistics support to Defence personnel employed within the Sydney area. Garden Island itself has been host to a naval base since 1856.

The Royal Australian Navy has operated a number of landing craft, vehicle and personnel (LCVP) since 1993. Built by Geraldton Boat Builders, the LCVP can carry up to 36 personnel or a Land Rover with a half-ton trailer. One LCVP is held in reserve…

Exercise Vulcan Phoenix is an biennial exercise for the Royal Australian Navy and Emergency Services to work together to respond to a major incident.

The Royal Australian Navy's Huon Class minehunter, coastal vessels are fitted with a pair of electrically powered Saab Double Eagle Mk II remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROV) for mine disposal. The Double Eagle is equipped with a…

Date/Time RAN Band/Ensemble Event name/Location 2 November 2025 9:45 am – 11:20 am Sydney – Brass Quintet St Stephen's Uniting Church Short concerts St Stephen’s Uniting Church197 Macquarie StSydney NSW 8 November 2025 2 pm – 3 pm…

Date/Time RAN Band/Ensemble Event name/Location 1 October 2025 Matinee2 pm – 3 pm Evening7 pm – 8 pm Melbourne – Wind Band Soundwaves HMAS Cerberus Band and Cinema ComplexVictoria 3920 3 October 2025 6 pm – 8 pm Sydney – Rock…

Date/Time RAN Band/Ensemble Event name/Location 6 September 2025 10 am – 2 pm Qld – Rock Band Dalby Creekside Markets Dalby Showgrounds 7 September 2025 12:15 pm – 1 pm Qld – Big Band Wynnum Manly Jazz Festival George Clayton Park,…

The Royal Australian Navy has selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate, built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), as the preferred platform for the future fleet of general purpose frigates. The general purpose Mogami-class frigates will…

The Larrakeyah Defence Precinct, comprising HMAS Coonawarra and Larrakeyah Barracks, is located near the mouth of the Beagle Gulf, close to Darwin’s city centre.

In the event of the death of a current serving Royal Australian Navy (RAN) member, Defence will offer the assistance of a Bereavement Support Team to the next of kin. In the event of the death of an ex-serving RAN veteran, there is support available to families through different areas within Defence.

Sail training ship (STS) Young Endeavour is Australia's sail training flagship. Young Endeavour was gifted to the people of Australia by the British government in 1988 to celebrate Australia's bicentenary. Although operated by the Royal Australian…

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Peron is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection,…

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Fourcroy is a Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection, immigration…

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Otway is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection,…

Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Cape Inscription is a Cape Class patrol boat introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability. It is one of Navy’s principal contributions to the nation’s fisheries protection,…

Commissioned on 1 March 2003, HMAS Yarra (IV) is the sixth of 6 Huon Class minehunter coastal (MHC) vessels. The Huon Class MHC was designed in Italy as the Gaeta Class for the Italian Navy. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Huon Class includes…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Warramunga (II) is the third of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Toowoomba (II) is the seventh of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…

Commissioned on 18 May 2020, HMAS Sydney (V) is the last of 3 ships of the Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDG). Hobart Class DDGs are based on the Navantia-designed F100 frigate and fitted with the Aegis Combat System. The Air Warfare…

Commissioned on 10 April 2021, HMAS Supply (II) is the lead of 2 Supply Class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ships built for the Royal Australian Navy by Spanish shipbuilder, Navantia. HMAS Supply is the second Royal Australian Navy ship to…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Stuart (III) is the fourth of 8 Anzac Class frigates based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare,…

Commissioned on 13 November 2021, HMAS Stalwart (III) is the second and final Supply Class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) ship built for the Royal Australian Navy. HMAS Stalwart (III) is the third Royal Australian Navy ship to bear the name…

Built by Tenix Defence Systems in Williamstown, Victoria, HMAS Perth (III) is the eighth Anzac Class frigate based on the German Meko 200 frigate. Anzac Class is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare, surveillance…

Commissioned on 27 May 2000, HMAS Leeuwin is named after Cape Leeuwin, on the south-western tip of Western Australia. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) currently uses the Leeuwin Class survey ships (AGS). Leeuwin Class ships, HMAS Leeuwin and Melville…

Commissioned on 23 September 2017, HMAS Hobart (III) is the first of 3 ships of the Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDG). Hobart Class DDGs are based on the Navantia-designed F100 frigate and fitted with the Aegis Combat System. The Air…

Commissioned on 4 May 2002, HMAS Diamantina (II) is the fifth of 6 Huon Class minehunter coastal (MHC) vessels. The Huon Class MHC was designed in Italy as the Gaeta Class for the Italian Navy. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Huon Class includes…

Commissioned in December 2011, HMAS Choules is an amphibious Bay Class landing ship dock (LSD) ship based on the Royal Schelde Enforcer design. It is a 16,000 tonne ship capable of carrying over 300 troops, 23 Abrams tanks, 150 light trucks and 2…