It has been a long year for the navy, with all three air warfare destroyers completing lengthy overseas deployments, and Anzac-class frigate crews stretched to the limit by personnel shortages.

In Germany’s favor, the sea service’s current Anzac-class frigates were based on the older MEKO 200, which should ensure familiarity with the A-200′s newer, more modular design. As for Japan ...

Australia plans to replace its Anzac-class frigates with a new ship design, to be selected in 2025. (Gordon Arthur/Staff) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Australian government has shortlisted ...

Sailor observes as the Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Regina (FFH-334) transits San Francisco Bay as part of a Parade of Ships evolution during San Francisco Fleet Week 2024, Oct. 10 ...

HMS St Albans’ refit included an update in FOST training to help staff adapt to new technology and routines. The Type 23 Duke-class frigate HMS St Albans has completed the final stages of its mid-life ...

Australia intends to purchase 11 vessels to replace its ageing fleet of ANZAC-class frigates, with the contract worth an estimated AU$10 billion (US$6.5 billion) and a final decision on the ...

In a landmark decision aimed at transforming the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), the Australian government has shortlisted Japan’s advanced Reiwa 6-class Escort Ship to replace its aging fleet of ...

The Australian navy currently uses a predecessor ship, the MEKO 200, for its current Anzac-class frigates. The first three frigates will be built offshore and the remaining vessels constructed at the ...

HMAS Anzac is farewelled from Surabaya by members of the TNI AL during Exercise Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2023. Credit: Australian Department of Defence The Australian government has shortlisted ...