Anti-Ship Missile Defence trials a success

The Anti-Ship Missile Defence capability on HMAS Perth took out the top prize at the 2012 ADM Awards.

Sea acceptance for the Anti-Ship Missile Defence capability for HMAS Perth has been completed successfully after the ship engaged a Phoenix unmanned aerial target using an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile. Premium

Projects: Replacements sought for LCH workhorses | ADM June 2011

But for the six Balikpapan Class LCHs, this country boasts an amphibious fleet whose capability for land force maritime manoeuvre is downright parlous. Premium

Projects: AWD – facing into the weather | ADM June 2011

The module constructions problems disclosed last year were the tip of a significant iceberg for the Air Warfare Destroyer program. The project is now 12 months behind schedule with the potential for further delays if other problems emerge. Premium

AWD - facing into the weather

The AWD project is now 12 months behind schedule.

The module constructions problems disclosed late last year were the tip of a significant iceberg for the Air Warfare Destroyer program. The project is now 12 months behind schedule with the potential for further delays if other problems emerge. Premium

Largs Bay purchase update

The Australian Government has made the first two payments of £22 million to the UK Government for the purchase of Largs Bay.

The Government announced on April 6 that Australia had been successful in its bid to acquire the UK's Bay Class amphibious ship Largs Bay at a cost of GBP65 million. Premium

HMAS Tobruk docks for maintenance

HMAS Tobruk will take a two month break for scheduled maintenance.

HMAS Tobruk will be docked in Sydney from this week for previously announced required maintenance, which is expected to take around two months. Premium

Ark Royal viewings for potential buyers

Potential buyers are getting the chance to view HMS Ark Royal before purchase.

Potential buyers of the HMS Ark Royal will get their first chance to look at the Royal Navy's former flagship. Premium

Setting sail for Pacific Partnership

Members of the ADF have joined allied forces in a 16 week humanitarian aid effort around the Pacific.

Thirty-eight Australian soldiers, sailors and airmen have embarked on a 16-week humanitarian aid mission, sponsored by the Commander US Pacific Fleet. Premium

Largs Bay on the way

The Australian Government has made the first two payments of £22 million to the UK Government for the purchase of Largs Bay.

Australia has been successful in its bid to acquire the UK's Bay Class amphibious ship Largs Bay. Premium

Rizzo review submissions sought

HMAS Kanimbla sidelined due to repairs.

A review is underway to develop a plan to reform the management and repair practices that led to the early decommissioning of HMAS Manoora and the extended unavailability of HMAS Kanimbla. Premium

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US Triton Unmanned aircraft's first flight

The MQ-4C Triton high-altitude unmanned aircraft on it's first flight. [Photo: Northrop Grumman]
The Northrop Grumman built MQ-4C Triton high-altitude unmanned aircraft has successfully completed its first flight from the company's manufacturing facility in Palmdale.