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06 November How
a French frigate’s radical bow design makes for smooth
sailingThe inverted bow of France’s Defense and Intervention Frigate makes it one of the most recognizable designs among modern naval ships. The feature also makes for better seakeeping, said the former French Navy captain who commanded the lead ship of the class during sea trials. The bow shape allows the frigate to plow through waves without impact, and the absence of slamming means much less vibration on board. More..... |
05 November Australian
Military Training MemorialThe Australian Government will support the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans’ Association to begin work to establish a new Australian Military Training Memorial in Canberra. The memorial will provide a dedicated place of national recognition for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who have lost their lives during military training, and for the families, friends and colleagues who carry the enduring impact of their loss. More..... |
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05 NovemberWorks
underway for new Geelong Veterans' and Families' Hub The The Australian Government is delivering for Australian veterans, with work underway on the new Surf Coast/Geelong Veterans’ and Families' Hub, providing critical services and support closer to home for the region’s 6,600 veterans and their families. More..... |
05 November RAN
hydrographers are top of the UK cropTwo RAN officers have graduated from the UK Royal Navy’s redesigned Advanced Survey Course, with one finishing top of the class. LEUT Tim Hales took the academic top spot and was awarded the David Croft Bowl for his contribution to cohort morale and wellbeing. LEUT Djena Jordan marked a triple achievement by completing the course, finishing her master of decision analytics and being named on the latest Navy promotion signal. More..... |
04 November Royal
Navy Carriers Operate in the High North, MediterraneanRoyal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales (R09) is conducting operations across the High North as HMS Queen Elizabeth (RO8) trains in the Mediterranean. Prince of Wales recently participated in a U.S.-led nuclear command and control exercise near Norway while aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth carried out interoperability exercises with Royal Air Force Chinook heavy lift helicopters off Gibraltar. More..... |
04 November Aloha:
ASC announces official opening of Honolulu officeAustralia’s submarine builder and sustainer, ASC, has announced the official opening of a new office in Honolulu, Hawaii. ASC, speaking with Defence Connect, shared the details of the new office which is designed to support ASC team members training with US personnel at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Hawaii. More..... |
03 November Good
mental health the name of the gameIn a show of support for sailors, officers and Transit Security Element personnel, video game packs have been donated to Navy by Veteran Gaming Australia (VGA) to help alleviate stress levels and aid crew camaraderie. The eight gaming packs – containing either a Nintendo Switch OLED or Switch 2 console, three games, controllers and cables – were distributed to each of Navy’s patrol boats. More..... |
02 November Submarine
awaits her historic roleAustralia, the United Kingdom and the United States have marked another significant milestone in the AUKUS optimal pathway with the arrival of USS Colorado at HMAS Stirling. The Virginia-class submarine is in Western Australia for a planned maintenance period that will further develop Australia's ability to sustain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines, strengthening preparations for the commencement of Submarine Rotational Force-West (SRF-West) in 2027. More..... |
02 November Future
marine engineer sails homeFor MIDN Liam Akehurst, returning to Port Lincoln on board HMAS Eyre was a homecoming that connected his hometown, family and future Navy career. The Port Lincoln local joined Navy in February and is completing his New Entry Officer Year, which prepares newly enlisted naval officers for service before they begin specialist training. More..... |
02 November Three
milestones, one memorable weekThe crew of HMAS Eyre recently marked three milestones, celebrating the ship’s first freedom-of-entry to Port Lincoln, 125 years of naval service to Australia and recognising the 15th anniversary of Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags). More..... |
02 November China’s New Drone Carrier Launches, Recovers First Autonomous Combat Aircraft
The Chinese Navy’s new Type 076 drone carrier launched and recovered a stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle for the first time last week in the service’s latest effort to bring the new vessel online.
Sichuan (51) carried out flight operations with the GJ-21 stealth reconnaissance-strike drone, according to a People’s Liberation Army Navy news release on Friday. Aside from a graphic, no media of the event has been released.
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01 November A
sextant and a chocolate barWhen the Chilean Navy’s sail training ship Esmeralda disappeared over the horizon, maritime warfare officer SBLT Abby and 24 others were left alone at sea with a litre of water, a chocolate bar, a sextant and a set of coordinates. Part of an overnight survival at sea assessment designed to test the practical skills, resilience and teamwork of the vessel’s trainees, SBLT Abby said it became one of the most memorable experiences of her career. More..... |
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