Australian Amphibious Ships Face Propulsion Challenge

05/21/2017
05/21/2017: According to several sources, Australia’s largest warships have experienced a propulsion system problem at sea and the Navy and its contractors are working to fix the problem. Australian naval engineers are investigating the problems in the propulsion systems of two Spanish-built warships. The Royal Australian Navy’s US$1.5 billion worth HMAS…

Australia Day Festivities in Sydney: HMAS Canberra as Centerpiece to Salute to Australia

01/30/2017
01/29/2017: The Australian Defence Force took to the water, land and skies for Australia Day festivities in Sydney. HMAS Canberra was the centerpiece for the 'Salute to Australia' which involves a 21 Gun salute by Army artillery from Bradfield Park and a fly past by aircraft from the Royal Australian Air…

HMAS Canberra Sea Series Exercise

09/23/2015
09/23/2015: Australia’s newest military capability, the Amphibious Ready Element, commanded by the Amphibious Task Group Headquarters and comprising HMAS Canberra, Air Force assets and supported by the Army’s 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and other Army units, has been conducting Exercise SEA EXPLORER, which is the second of the ‘Sea…

HMAS Canberra Going Through Its Paces: Boarding Team Training

03/29/2015
03/29/2015: HMAS Canberra is the latest addition to the Royal Australian Navy and introduces amphibious capability to the force. According to the Royal Australian Navy, the Canberra is an important addition to the fleet. HMAS Canberra is the lead ship of the two ship Canberra class Amphibious Assault Ships otherwise known as…