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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/uncrewed-systems/double-eagle-mk-ii
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-11-02/royal-australian-navy-band-november-performances
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-10-01/royal-australian-navy-band-october-performances
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,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/community-engagement/events/2025-09-06/royal-australian-navy-band-september-performances
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/general-purpose-frigate
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.
https://www.navy.gov.au/about-navy/bases-and-locations/hmas-coonawarra
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.
https://www.navy.gov.au/navy-people/bereavement-support
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/sts-young-endeavour
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,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-cape-peron
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-cape-fourcroy
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,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-cape-otway
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,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/adv-cape-inscription
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-yarra-iv
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,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-warramunga-ii
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,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-toowoomba-ii
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-sydney-v
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-supply-ii
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,…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-stuart-iii
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-stalwart-iii
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-perth-iii
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-leeuwin
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-hobart-iii
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-diamantina-ii
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…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-choules
Commissioned on 7 July 2007, HMAS Childers is an Armidale Class patrol boat built by Austal Ships, Freemantle. Armidale Class patrol boats are highly capable and versatile warships which are able to conduct a wide variety of missions and tasks.…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-childers
HMAS Cape Woolamai 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, immigration, customs and drug…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-cape-woolamai
HMAS Cape Schanck is an Evolved Cape Class patrol boat (ECCPB). It was introduced into service to supplement the Armidale Class patrol boat capability.
ECCPBs are one of Navy’s main contributions to the nation’s:
fisheries protection
immigration…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-cape-schanck
HMAS Cape Pillar 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, immigration, customs and drug…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-cape-pillar
HMAS Cape Naturaliste 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, immigration, customs and…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-cape-naturaliste
HMAS Adelaide (III) was commissioned at a ceremony at Fleet Base East, Sydney on 4 December 2015.
Built by BAE Systems Australia and Navantia, the landing helicopter dock (LHD) ships are the largest ever constructed for the Royal Australian Navy (…
https://www.navy.gov.au/capabilities/ships-boats-and-submarines/hmas-adelaide-iii