WATCH 🎥⬇️ as HMAS Supply II, one of #AusNavy's two new Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ships completes its first Replenishment at Sea (RAS). ⛽ Commanding Officer Captain Ben Hissink said the successful RAS was a strong indicator of the AOR’s versatility and criticality. “Navy’s new AORs are exceptionally versatile and a valuable generational shift from previous logistics ships,” Captain Hissink said. “They can carry larger volumes of fuel, operate in a wider range of sea states and environm

Heavily armed 'optionally crewed' ships to enter service under massive reshaping of Australia's naval fleet

Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20) is a major fleet training activity hosted by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and supported by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). FCP20 is the RAN’s first major training exercise for the year and focuses on mid-intensity high-end warfighting. It tests the platform and personnel involved through detailed maritime warfare serials that graduate in difficulty and complexity and certifies that participating units are ready to deploy on behalf of the Australi

An Australian navy fleet will sail through the West Philippine Sea on its way to exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020 in Hawaii this week. RIMPAC is the world’s largest maritime exercise. Australia shares the Philippines’ commitment to maintaining peace and stability to enable an open, prosperous and resilient region. Australian Defence minister Linda Reynolds CSC said “It’s important during global challenges that Australia continues to demonstrate its commitment to its partners and to a se