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Royal Australian Navy



The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the principal naval force of Australia, a part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) along with the Royal Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. The RAN is commanded by the Chief of Navy (CN), who is subordinate to the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) who commands the ADF. The CN is also directly responsible to the Minister of Defence, with the Department of Defence administering the ADF and the Navy.

Formed in 1901, as the Commonwealth Naval Forces, through the amalgamation of the Australian colonial navies following the Federation of Australia. Although it was originally intended for local defence, it became increasingly responsible for the defence of the region as the United Kingdom started to diminish its forces in the Pacific.

During its history, the Australian Navy has participated in a number of major wars, including the First and Second World Wars, Korean War, Malayan Emergency, Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation and the Vietnam War. The navy is one of the largest and most sophisticated naval forces in the South Pacific region, with a significant presence in the Indian Ocean and worldwide operations in support of military campaigns and peacekeeping missions.



Command structure

The strategic command structure of the RAN was overhauled during the New Generation Navy changes. The RAN is commanded through Naval Headquarters (NHQ) in Canberra. The professional head is the Chief of Navy (CN), who holds the rank of Vice Admiral. NHQ is responsible for implementing policy decisions handed down from the Department of Defence and for overseeing tactical and operational issues that are the purview of the subordinate commands.



Beneath NHQ are two subordinate commands Fleet Command and Navy Headquarters,

Fleet Command

Fleet Command is responsible for the force generation of naval elements for subsequent employment on operations by the Chief of Joint Operations (CJOPS). This responsibility includes group training (ie. task group level) and the naval aspects of joint collective training (Defence elements from Services working as a Joint Task Group or force) together with the mounting process to provide assurance that the required level of capability has been met. Fleet Command is headquartered at HMAS Kuttabul, Sydney, Eastern Australia.

Commander Australian Fleet - The Fleet Commander is the primary operations advisor to the Chief of Navy. Additionally Chief of Navy has delegated full command of all of the RAN’s ships, submarines, aircraft squadrons, diving teams and shore establishments to the Fleet Commander, who is responsible for force generation. This includes the group and joint collective training of fleet units and overseeing the maintenance and support of ships, aircraft and other equipment, to enable the fleet to reach and maintain required levels of readiness.

The Fleet Commander exercises command of shore establishments through Commander Shore Force (COMSHORE) and delegates operational command of units to the various force commanders. Operational control of fleet units will usually be delegated to the Director General Maritime Operations (DGMAROPS), with tactical command either held by DGMAROPS or delegated to Commodore Flotillas (COMFLOT), a subordinate tactical warfare commander, a nominated Commander Task Group (CTG) or ship’s Commanding Officer, depending on circumstances. When naval forces are needed for joint, multinational or other specific operations Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) will direct the Chief of Navy to assign those forces to CJOPS. At all other times these forces will be available for training, and other activities, as directed by the Fleet Commander. Within Fleet Command, responsibilities are delegated to a number of senior officers.

These are:

1. Director General Maritime Operations (DGMAROPS) - This position is responsible to the Fleet Commander but located in Headquarters Joint Operations Command (HQJOC).

DGMAROPS is responsible primarily for:
• Providing advice on the raise, train and sustain functions to the Fleet Commander, especially as it relates to preparedness management within the fleet.
• Exercising operational control/tactical command of force elements once delegated by the force commanders.

DGMAROPS has oversight of the Maritime Operations Centre (MOC) located within HQJOC. The MOC coordinates the execution of all maritime activities and operations conducted by fleet units that are not assigned to a designated Joint Task Force (JTF) commander. DGMAROPS exercises operational control of all ADF(N) units at sea and tactical command of ‘routine activities’ that are below the threshold where a JTF is required. DGMAROPS also has responsibility as the Navy Submarine Operating Authority (SUBOPAUTH) and development of the Navy Activity Schedule (NAS) – the executive document that articulates the Navy’s priorities.

2. Commodore Flotillas (COMFLOT) - This position comprises three discrete functions: the fleet battle staff, the Force Generation Division and the Australian Maritime Warfare Centre.

COMFLOT is also:
• the Navy lead for core maritime warfare skills regeneration,
• the Navy fighter controller capability manager,
• responsible to CJOPS for maritime joint force headquarters tasks.

3. The Australian Fleet Battle Staff - The fleet battle staff command large multinational naval and amphibious task groups and provide the ADF with this core tactical maritime expertise, which can be adapted to a wide variety of situations. They also provide an overall planning capability for sea control operations with input from amphibious or mine warfare and clearance diving tactical warfare commanders’ staffs. Elements of these staffs will operate afloat or ashore as necessary throughout an operation.

4. The Australian Maritime Warfare Centre - This centre is responsible for maritime warfare policy, joint doctrine and tactics.

Further responsibilities include:
• The Maritime Warfare Program (war-fighting improvement program)
• Fleet Cross Force Capability Division
• Signature Analysis and Ranging
• Weapon System Performance
• Operational Analysis (Defence Science and Technology Group)
• Fleet Operational Knowledge Exploitation Cell

5. Force Commanders - The Fleet Commander has delegated operational command to the respective force commanders. They are thus responsible for force generation and preparation of all units and personnel under their command. These responsibilities include coordination and management of all aspects of capability management, including the fundamental inputs to capability. They also include the development and implementation of policy related to their individual forces. The force commanders will delegate operational control of units to DGMAROPS as required.

The five force commanders are:
• Commander Surface Force - This position is responsible for the capability management of the RAN’s destroyers, frigates, amphibious and afloat support vessels. Additionally they are responsible for surface force input to the development of future capabilities.
• Commander Submarine Force - This position is responsible for the capability management of the RAN’s submarine force. Additionally they are responsible for submarine input to the development of future capabilities.
• Commander Fleet Air Arm - This position is responsible for the capability management of naval aviation and the development, oversight and regulation of operational airworthiness standards for RAN aircraft. Additionally they are responsible for naval aviation input to the development of future capabilities.
• Commander Mine Warfare, Clearance Diving, Hydrographic, Meteorological and Patrol Forces - This position is responsible for the capability management of the RAN's mine warfare, hydrographic and patrol forces. They have responsibility for mine warfare, hydrographic and patrol force input to the development of future capabilities. Additionally the Australian Hydrographic Service (AHS) supports the national charting responsibilities and publishes Australia’s nautical charts and associated publications.
• Commander Shore Force - This position delivers shore force capability including naval facilities, infrastructure and port services in compliance with seaworthiness requirements. Additionally they provide Navy policy to meet Defence preparedness requirements and management of the relationship with the Defence Estate and Infrastructure Group (DEIG) for matters such as garrison support.

Navy Headquarters

Navy Headquarters exists to provide the Navy’s strategic direction. Navy Headquarters is headquartered in Russell Offices, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

1. Deputy Chief of Navy and Head Navy People Training and Resources (DCN/HNPTAR) - DCN/HNPTAR has two parallel sets of responsibilities. First, as the manager of Navy Headquarters they are responsible for the alignment of accountability, responsibility, performance and resource management within the Royal Australian Navy. Second they are responsible for managing the Navy’s uniformed integrated workforce (both permanent and reserve personnel) and members of the Australian Public Service. Commodore Training (COMTRAIN) reports to DCN/HNPTAR and is responsible for individual and ship level training.

2. Head Navy Capability (HNC) - HNC is responsible for implementation of both current and future Navy capability, including all Navy programs/projects (both major and minor) from concept through to acquisition, in service use and ultimately disposal of the system.

3. Head Navy Engineering Regulation, Certification and Safety (HNE) - HNE is responsible to Chief of Navy Australia for Naval engineering and maintenance discipline upkeep, Navy safety management governance, Fleet Support Unit strategic management; and the design, implementation and upkeep of the Defence Seaworthiness Management System.

4. Warrant Officer of the Navy (WO-N) - WO-N is the most senior ranking sailor in the Navy and may exercise command over all RAN sailors. WO-N is responsible directly to Chief of Navy Australia for representing the views, concerns and opinions of the Navy’s sailors.

Personnel
As of April 2022, the RAN has 15,285 permanent full-time personnel, 161 gap year personnel, and 3,932 reserve personnel. The permanent full-time trained force consisted of 2,914 commissioned officers, and 10,056 enlisted personnel. In June 2021, male personnel made up 73% of the permanent full-time force, while female personnel made up 23%. The RAN has the second-highest percentage of women in the permanent forces, compared to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)'s 25.5% and the Royal Australian Army (RAA) 15.1%.

Ranks

Comissioned Officers


Non-Commissioned Officers


Fleet
The Royal Australian Navy consists of nearly 67 commissioned vessels. Ships commissioned into the RAN are given the prefix HMAS (His Majestys Australian Ship). The RAN has two primary bases for its fleet: the first, Fleet Base East, is located at HMAS Kuttabul, Sydney and the second, Fleet Base West, is located at HMAS Stirling, near Perth. In addition, three other bases are home to the majority of the RAN's minor war vessels: HMAS Cairns, in Cairns, HMAS Coonawarra, in Darwin, and HMAS Waterhen, in Sydney.

1st Destroyer Squadron
DDG38 - HMAS Castlemaine (Castlemaine Class Destroyer)
DDG39 - HMAS Toowoomba (Castlemaine Class Destroyer)
DDG41 - HMAS Brisbane (Castlemaine Class Destroyer)
DDG42 - HMAS Sydney (Castlemaine Class Destroyer)

2nd Destroyer Squadron
DDG43 - HMAS Southern Cross (Castlemaine Class Destroyer)
DDG44 - HMAS Ipswich (Castlemaine Class Destroyer)
DDG45 - HMAS Alice Springs (Castlemaine Class Destroyer)
DDG46 - HMAS Fremantle (Castlemaine Class Destroyer)

3rd Littoral Squadron
LCS1130 - HMAS Moreton Bay (Moreton Bay Class Littoral Control Ship)
LCS1131 - HMAS Hervey Bay (Moreton Bay Class Littoral Control Ship)
LCS1132 - HMAS Twofold Bay (Moreton Bay Class Littoral Control Ship)
LCS1133 - HMAS Emu Bay (Moreton Bay Class Littoral Control Ship)

4th Reserve Squadron
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5th Expeditionary Force
EM580 - HMAS Gallipoli (Gallipoli Class Expeditionary Mothership)

6th Frigate Squadron
FFM280 - HMAS Rockhampton (Rockhampton Class Frigate)
FFM281 - HMAS Newcastle (Rockhampton Class Frigate)
FFM282 - HMAS Illawarra (Rockhampton Class Frigate)
FFM283 - HMAS Shoalhaven (Rockhampton Class Frigate)
FFM284 - HMAS Parkes (Rockhampton Class Frigate)
FFM285 - HMAS Maroochy (Rockhampton Class Frigate)

7th Frigate Squadron
PF250 - HMAS Murrumbidgee (Murrumbidgee Class Frigate)
PF251 - HMAS Tamar (Murrumbidgee Class Frigate)
PF252 - HMAS Hawkesbury (Murrumbidgee Class Frigate)
PF253 - HMAS Condamine (Murrumbidgee Class Frigate)
PF254 - HMAS Onkaparinga (Murrumbidgee Class Frigate)
PF255 - HMAS Murchison (Evolved Murrumbidgee Class Frigate)
PF256 - HMAS Diamantina (Evolved Murrumbidgee Class Frigate)
PF257 - HMAS Torrens (Evolved Murrumbidgee Class Frigate)

8th Amphibious Squadron
L02 - HMAS Australia (Australia Class Landing Dock Aviation)
L03 - HMAS Coral Sea (Australia Class Landing Dock Aviation)

9th Hydrography Squadron
A550 - HMAS Banks (Banks Class Survey Catamaran)
A551 - HMAS Flinders (Banks Class Survey Catamaran)
A552 - HMAS Cook (Cook Class Deepwater Survey Vessel)
A553 - HMAS Ibis (Ibis Class Survey Motor Vessel)
A554 - HMAS Spoonbill (Ibis Class Survey Motor Vessel)
A555 - HMAS Heron (Ibis Class Survey Motor Vessel)
A556 - HMAS Bittern (Ibis Class Survey Motor Vessel)

10th Submarine Squadron
SSK600 - HMAS Orion (Orion Class Diesel Hunter Killer Submarine)
SSK601 - HMAS Osborne (Orion Class Diesel Hunter Killer Submarine)
SSK602 - HMAS Otama (Orion Class Diesel Hunter Killer Submarine)
SSK603 - HMAS Olinda (Orion Class Diesel Hunter Killer Submarine)

11th Submarine Squadron
SSN750 - HMAS Queensland (Los Angeles Class Nuclear Submarine)
SSN751 - HMAS Tasmania (Los Angeles Class Nuclear Submarine)
SSN800 - HMAS Victoria (Victoria Class Nuclear Submarine)
SSN801 - HMAS Vincentia (Victoria Class Nuclear Submarine)
SSN802 - HMAS Victor Harbor (Victoria Class Nuclear Submarine)
SSN803 - HMAS Villeneuve (Victoria Class Nuclear Submarine)

12th Patrol Squadron
P560 - ADV Portsea (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P561 - ADV Corio (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P562 - ADV Redcliffe (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P563 - ADV Taree (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P564 - ADV Parsillah Bay (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P565 - ADV Gympie (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P566 - ADV Burnie (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P567 - ADV Tumbleton (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P568 - ADV Hexham (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
SAR01 - ADV Fairlight (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
SAR02 - ADV Catalina (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
SAR03 - ADV Fauro Chief (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
SAR04 - ADV Wanaka (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
SAR05 - ADV Spitfire (Portsea Class Inshore Patrol Boat)
P380 - HMAS Jindivick (Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat)
P381 - HMAS Brumby (Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat)
P382 - HMAS Mulloka (Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat)
P383 - HMAS Atherton (Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat)
P384 - HMAS Krait (Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat)
P385 - HMAS Ikara (Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat)
P386 - HMAS Woomera (Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat)
P387 - HMAS Ballina (Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat)

14th Corvette Squadron
K320 - HMAS Balmain (Balmain Class Corvette)
K321 - HMAS Merimbula (Balmain Class Corvette)
K322 - HMAS Noosa (Balmain Class Corvette)
K323 - HMAS Geelong (Balmain Class Corvette)
K324 - HMAS Sorrento (Balmain Class Corvette)
K325 - HMAS Cooktown (Balmain Class Corvette)

15th Auxillary Squadron
A1183 - HMAS Platypus (Platypus Class Submarine Tender)
AH350 - HMAS Mary Foley (Foley Class Hospital/Disaster Response Ship)
AOR320 - HMAS Steadfast (Steadfast Class Combat Replenishment Ship)
AOR385 - HMAS Diligent (Steadfast Class Combat Replenishment Ship)

Training Command
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Castlemaine Class DDG

The Castlemaine Class DDGs are the RAN's premier AAW fighting platforms. Built in Australia at Australian Maritime & Defence Corp dockyards in Adelaide and Brisbane, they are the largest DDGs in the RANs history. Based on the Spanish Álvaro de Bazán class (also known as the F100), they have been significantly enlarged with increased weapons and sensor capabilities.

Displacement: 7,800 tonnes (full load)
Length: 163 metres
Beam: 20 metres
Draught: 6.2 metres
Speed/Range: 32 knots (6,000nm @ 20 knots)
Compliment: 183 + 16 aircrew

COGLAD Propulsion:
2 x Rolls Royce Marine MT30 Gas Turbines (28,650hp each)
2 x Rolls Royce MTU20V 8000 M700 Diesel Engines (12,200hp each)
2 x General Electric Advance Induction Motors and VDM25000 Drives (20mW each)
2 x Wartsilla Controllable Pitch Propellers
1 x Paterson Retractable Bow Thruster

Weapons:
Lockheed Martin Mk41 Vertical Launching System
- 32 x Raytheon RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles
- 24 x Raytheon RIM- 66 SM-2 Block IIIA Standard Missiles
- 16 x Raytheon RIM-172 SM-6 Standard Extended Range Active Missiles
- 16 x Raytheon BGM-109 Block III Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles
8 x Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles
1 x OTO Melara 155mm Stealth Gun
2 x OTO Melara 40mm Stealth Guns
2 x Raytheon SeaRAM Close In Weapons Systems (CIWS)
2 x Mk32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT)
- 4 x Mk54 Raytheon Light Weight Torpedoes (LWT)

Radars:
CEAFAR1 S-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAFAR2 L-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAMOUNT X-Band Fire Control Illuminators
CEAFAR Interface with the AEGIS Combat System
AN/SPQ-9B X-Band Pulse Doppler Radar
Kelvin Hughes Mk11 SharpEye Navigation Radar

Sonars:
AN/SQQ-89 Underwater Warfare Combat System Interface with the AEGIS Combat System
AN/SQS-53C Hull Mounted Sonar
AN/SQR-19 Towed Array Sonar

Decoys:
4 x BAE Systems Australia Nulka Active Missile Decoy Launchers
- 16 x Nulka Decoys
2 x Rheinmetall Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) Decoy Launchers

Aircraft:
2 x Sikorsky MH-60AU(Romeo) Seahawk Helicopters










There are a total of 8 Castlemaine Class DDGs currently in the RAN inventory. They form the 1st Destroyer Squadron located at Fleet Base East (FBE) in New South Wales and the 2nd Destroyer Squadron located at Fleet Base West (FBW) in Western Australia.

Rockhampton Class FFM

The Rockhampton Class FFM are multi-mission stealth frigate and are built in Australia at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries dockyards in Hexham and Port Kembla, both in New South Wales. They were a collaboration between Australia and Japan under RAN Project Yoi Tomodachi (Good Friends in English). This represents a significant new era of Australian/Japanese cooperation and provides additional stability to Australia. They are based on the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Mogami class (also known as the 30FFM) although significantly enlarged with increased weapons and sensor capabilities to comply with RAN requirements.

As with the Mogami Class FFM, the Rockhampton class incorporate the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries "Advanced Integrated CIC" combining the bridge, the managing and situational awareness room, the engine and power control room and operations room within a large 360-degree circular screen wall. It can display panoramic views around the ship without a blind spot on the screen, utilising augmented reality technology to discriminate among the objects shown and to navigate the ship.

Displacement: 5,650 tonnes (full load)
Length: 138 metres
Beam: 16.3 metres
Draught: 5.5 metres
Speed/Range: 33 knots (6,500nm @ 20 knots)
Compliment: 90 + 16 aircrew

CODLAG Propulsion:
1 x Rolls Royce Marine MT30 Gas Turbines (28,650hp each)
2 x Rolls Royce MTU20V 8000 M700 Diesel Engines (12,200hp each)
2 x General Electric Advance Induction Motors and VDM25000 Drives (20mW each)
2 x Wartsilla Controllable Pitch Propellers
1 x Mitsubishi Bow Thruster

Weapons:
Lockheed Martin Mk41 Vertical Launching System
- 32 x Raytheon RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles
- 24 x Raytheon RIM- 66 SM-2 Block IIIA Standard Missiles
- 8 x BAE Systems Australia Ikara 2 Anti-submarine Missiles
16 x Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles
1 x BAE Systems Mk45 Mod 4 127mm Naval Gun System
1 x Raytheon Phalanx Block 1B Close In Weapons System (CIWS)
2 x Mk32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT)
- 4 x Mk54 Raytheon Light Weight Torpedoes (LWT)

Radars:
CEAFAR1 S-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAFAR2 L-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAMOUNT X-Band Fire Control Illuminators
CEAFAR Interface with the OYQ-1 Combat System
Kelvin Hughes Mk11 SharpEye Navigation Radar

Sonars and Underwater Systems:
Hitachi OQQ-25 Mine Avoidance Sonar
NEC OQQ-25 Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) with interface with the OYQ-1 Combat System
NEC OQQ-25 Towed Array Sonar System (TASS) with interface with the OYQ-1 Combat System
OZZ-5 Mine Countermeasures Underwater Unmanned Vehicle (MCM UUV)

Decoys:
4 x BAE Systems Australia Nulka Active Missile Decoy Launchers
- 16 x Nulka Decoys
2 x Rheinmetall Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) Decoy Launchers

Aircraft:
1 x Sikorsky MH-60AU(Romeo) Seahawk Helicopter
1 x Northrop Grumman MQ-8AU Fire Scout Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)








There are a total of 6 Rockhampton Class FFMs currently in the RAN inventory. They form the 6th Frigate Squadron which is split between Fleet Base East (FBE) in New South Wales and Fleet Base West (FBW) in Western Australia.

Murrimbidgee Class PFG

The Murrimbidgee Class PFGs are a wholey indigeonous designed and built AAW fighting platform. They were built in Australia by BAE Systems Australia in Osborne, South Australia.

Displacement: 4,800 tonnes (full load)
Length: 142 metres
Beam: 18 metres
Draught: 6.2 metres
Speed/Range: 35 knots (4,600nm @ 20 knots)
Compliment: 120 + 10 aircrew

COGAD Propulsion:
2 x Rolls Royce Marine MT30 Gas Turbines (28,650hp each)
2 x Rolls Royce MTU20V 8000 M700 Diesel Engines (12,200hp each)
2 x Wartsilla Controllable Pitch Propellers

Weapons:
Lockheed Martin Mk41 Vertical Launching System
- 64 x Raytheon RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles
16 x Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles
1 x BAE Systems Mk45 Mod 4 127mm Naval Gun System
2 x Rheinmetall 12.5mm Naval Gun Systems
1 x Raytheon SeaRAM Close In Weapons System (CIWS)
2 x Mk32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT)
- 4 x Mk54 Raytheon Light Weight Torpedoes (LWT)

Radars:
CEAFAR1 S-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAFAR2 L-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAMOUNT X-Band Fire Control Illuminators
CEAFAR Interface with the Sea Commander C4ISR Combat System
Raymarine Pathfinder M-211S Doppler Horizon Search Radar
Kelvin Hughes Mk11 SharpEye Navigation Radar

Sonars and Underwater Systems:
Thompson Sintra Spherion B Hull Mounter Sonar
OZZ-5 Mine Countermeasures Underwater Unmanned Vehicle (MCM UUV)

Decoys:
2 x BAE Systems Australia Nulka Active Missile Decoy Launchers
- 8 x Nulka Decoys
2 x Rheinmetall Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) Decoy Launchers

Aircraft:
1 x Sikorsky MH-60AU(Romeo) Seahawk Helicopter







There are a total of 5 Murrumbidgee Class DDGs currently in the RAN inventory. They form the 7th Frigate Squadron which is split between Fleet Base East (FBE) in New South Wales and Fleet Base West (FBW) in Western Australia. An additional 2 units were built for the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and 6 units for the Armada de Chile.

Evolved Murrimbidgee Class PFG

The Evolved Murrimbidgee Class FFGs are an evolution of the Murrumbidgee Class FFG. Modifications include greater missile capabilities, better gunnery systems and more powerful fuel efficient engines. They are being built in Australia by BAE Systems Australia in Osborne, South Australia and will be ready for RAN service from 2025 onwards.

Displacement: 4,950 tonnes (full load)
Length: 142 metres
Beam: 18 metres
Draught: 6.2 metres
Speed/Range: 35 knots (4,600nm @ 20 knots)
Compliment: 120 + 10 aircrew

COGAD Propulsion:
2 x Rolls Royce Marine MT30neo Gas Turbines (32,500hp each)
2 x MAN-Mitsubishi 8L28/32A Dual Fuel Engines (12,500hp each)
2 x Allison Marine Controllable Pitch Propellers

Weapons:
Lockheed Martin Mk41 Vertical Launching System
- 64 x Raytheon RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles
- 16 x Raytheon RIM-66 SM-2 Block III/B Standard Missiles
16 x Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles
1 x BAE Systems Mk94 Naval Gun System
2 x Rheinmetall 12.5mm Naval Gun Systems
1 x Raytheon SeaRAM Close In Weapons System (CIWS)
2 x Mk32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT)
- 4 x Mk54 Raytheon Light Weight Torpedoes (LWT)

Radars:
CEAFAR1 S-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAFAR2 L-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAMOUNT X-Band Fire Control Illuminators
CEAFAR Interface with the Sea Commander C4ISR Combat System
Raymarine Pathfinder M-211S Doppler Horizon Search Radar
2 x Raymarine Sentinal N-1008S Navigation Radar

Sonars and Underwater Systems:
Thompson Sintra Spherion B Hull Mounter Sonar
OZZ-5 Mine Countermeasures Underwater Unmanned Vehicle (MCM UUV)

Decoys:
2 x BAE Systems Australia Nulka Active Missile Decoy Launchers
- 8 x Nulka Decoys
2 x Rheinmetall Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) Decoy Launchers

Aircraft:
1 x Sikorsky MH-60AU(Romeo) Seahawk Helicopter





There are a total of 3 Evolved Murrumbidgee Class DDGs awaiting delivery into the RAN inventory. They will form part of the 7th Frigate Squadron which is split between Fleet Base East (FBE) in New South Wales and Fleet Base West (FBW) in Western Australia. HMAS Murchison and HMAS Diamantina have been painted in Disruptive Pattern Paint Schemes (DPPS) to trial the effectiveness of the camoflauge patterns at sea.

Australia Class LHD

The Australia Class LHDs are the RAN's largest ever warships to date. They are based on the Spanish Juan Carlos I Class LHD but have been significantly enlarged and strengthened for Australian requirements especially with regards to F-35B operations. There are two ships in the class, HMAS Australia and HMAS Coral Sea. Both ships were built at Navantia's shipyards in Ferrol, Spain. A trade off of these ships being soley built overseas was the requirement for the ships to be built using Australian steel. Both vessels were delivered to Australia 90% complete with only the sensors and weapons systems requiring fitment prior to commissioning.

Displacement: 29,500 tonnes (full load)
Length: 245 metres
Beam: 34 metres
Draught: 7.8 metres
Speed/Range: 26 knots (18,600nm @ 20 knots)
Compliment: 293 x RAN, 62 x RAA, 3 x RAAF and up to 1,046 troops

CODLAG Propulsion:
2 x Rolls Royce Marine Spey SM1C Gas Turbines (42,500shp each)
2 x Rolls Royce MTU20V 8000 M700 Diesel Engines (12,200hp each)
2 x General Electric Advanced Induction Motors and VDM25000 Drives (20mW each)
2 x Siemens Navantia Azimuth Thrusters (11mW each)
4 x JMU Fixed Bow Thrusters

Weapons:
Lockheed Martin Mk41 Vertical Launching System
- 32 x Raytheon RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles
16 x Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles
2 x OTO Melara 40mm Stealth Guns
2 x Rheinmetall 12.5mm Naval Gun Systems
2 x Raytheon Phalanx Block 1B Close In Weapons System (CIWS)

Radars:
CEAFAR1 S-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAFAR2 L-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAMOUNT X-Band Fire Control Illuminators
CEAFAR Interface with the Saab 9LV Combat System
Northrop Grumman AN/SPQ-9B X Band Pulse Doppler Radar
Kelvin Hughes Mk11 SharpEye Navigation Radar

Decoys:
2 x BAE Systems Australia Nulka Active Missile Decoy Launchers
- 8 x Nulka Decoys
2 x Rheinmetall Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) Decoy Launchers

Aircraft Capable of Embarking:
Lockheed Martin F-35B JSF
Sikorsky MH-60AU(Romeo) Seahawk Helicopters
Sikorsky HH-60AU(Sierra) Seahawk Helicopters
Sikorsky UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters
Boeing CH-47F Chinook Helicopters
Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopters
Bell V-260 Sea Eagle Tilt Rotor Aircraft

Boats Capable of Embarking:
Up to 4 x Navantia Australia LLC-30






They form part of the 8th Amphibious Division and are homeported at Fleet Base East (FBE) in New South Wales. They are normally accompanied by a Murrumbidgee Class FFM.

Orion Class Diesel Hunter Killer Submarine

The Orion Class Hunter Killer Submarines Australian-built diesel-electric submarines. The submarines are the first submarines built in Australia, prompting widespread improvements in Australian industry and delivering a sovereign (Australian controlled) sustainment/maintenance capability. The four boats hold the distinction of being the largest conventionally powered submarines in the world at the time of their commissioning.

The Orion Class submarines are armed with six 21-inch (530 mm) torpedo tubes, and carry a standard payload of 22 torpedoes. The payload is a mixture of Gould Mark 48 Mod 7 Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (CBASS) torpedo and Boeing UGM-84C Sub-Harpoon anti-ship missiles.

The Orion Class has an evolved version of the General Dynamics AN/BYG1 Combat Management System.

Displacement: 3,500 tonnes (full load)
Length: 88 metres
Beam: 7.8 metres
Draught: 7.0 metres
Speed: 10.5 knots (surfaced), 23 knots (dived)
Compliment: 55

Diesel Electric Propulsion:
3 x FBW Marine HDM18V Diesel Engines
3 x FBW Marine HDG14V Generators (1,650kW, 440V DC each)
1 x Wartsilla 7-Bladed Propeller (powered by a 1 x FBW Marine DCM422 DC Motor – 7,500shp)

Weapons:
General Dynamics AN/BYG1 Combat Management System
- 8 x Boeing UGM-84C Sub-Harpoon anti-ship missiles
- 16 x Gould Mk48 Mod 7 Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (CBASS) Torpedoes

Radar:
AWADI Type 68 Surface Search Radar

Sonar:
Northrop Grumman AN/BQG-5 Wide Aperture (WAA) Passive Sonar Array
Lockheed Martin AN/BLQ-10 Large Aperture Bow Mounted Sonar Array
ADI Type 1807 Towed Sonar Array






All vessels in the class will be based at Fleet Base (West), Western Australia.

Victoria Class Nuclear Powered Submarine

The Victoria Class Nuclear Submarines (SSN-AUKUS class) are the first nuclear powered vessels to be used by the RAN and represent a significant leap forward in it's capabilities and strength. The submarines will have a Vertical Launch System (VLS) for land-attack missiles, increasing interoperability options with the USN and the RN. As a non-nuclear weapon state under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Australia will not produce nuclear fuel for its nuclear boats. The UK and US intend to provide Australia with nuclear material in complete, welded nuclear power units. The Victoria Class will an evolved version of the General Dynamics AN/BYG1 Combat Management System.

Displacement: 17,200 tonnes (full load)
Length: 148 metres
Beam: 12.8 metres
Draught: 12 metres
Speed: 20 knots (silent), 35 knots (maximum)
Compliment: 130

Nuclear Propulsion:
1 x Rolls Royce Marine Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR3) and Turbo-Electric Drive
1 x Huxman SM28 Pump Jet Propulsor

Weapons:
General Dynamics AN/BYG1 Combat Management System
- 84 x Raytheon Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) Block IV
- 16 x Gould Mk48 Mod 7 Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (CBASS) Torpedoes

Radar:
Kelvin Hughes Type 1007 Surface Search Radar

Sonar:
Northrop Grumman AN/BQG-5 Wide Aperture (WAA) Passive Sonar Array
Lockheed Martin AN/BLQ-10 Large Aperture Bow Mounted Sonar Array
ADI Type 1807 Towed Sonar Array






All vessels in the class form the 11th Submarine Squadron and will be based at Fleet Base (West), Western Australia.

Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boat

The Jindivick Class Fast Patrol Boats were built in Australia by Australian Maritime & Defence Corp in Cairns, Queensland.

Displacement: 420 tonnes (full load)
Length: 58 metres
Beam: 6.7 metres
Draught: 2.3 metres
Speed/Range: 35 knots (4,600nm @ 15 knots)
Compliment: 28

CODAG Propulsion:
2 x Cummins KTA38DM Diesel Engines (2,500hp each)
1 x Rolls Royce Marine MT7neo Gas Turbine (8,500hp) for boost power
2 x HamiltonJet HT1000 and MECS Controls

Weapons:
1 x Rheinmetall 25mm Naval Gun System
2 x Rheinmetall 12.5mm Naval Gun Systems

Radars:
Raymarine R60 Navigation Radar










They form part of the 12th Patrol Squadron located at HMAS Cairns in Queensland and HMAS Coonawarra in Northern Australia. HMAS Krait is painted in a Disruptive Pattern Paint Scheme (DPPS) to assess the viability of the camoflauge pattern at sea.

Portsea Class Patrol Boat

The Portsea Class Patrol/SAR Boats were built in Australia by Quintrex Defence Limited at Coomera, Queensland. They are owned by Jeffrey East Defence Industries (JEDI) and leased to the RAN. Although they are not commissioned vessels, they do fly the Australian White Ensign (AWE). However, they use the prefix ADV (Australian Defence Vessel) instead of HMAS (His Majesties Australian Ship).

The first 9 vessels were built as Patrol Boats and the last 5 as SAR (Search and Rescue) Boats.

Length: 24 metres (Patrol Boat) / 26 metres (SAR Boat)
Beam: 6.0 metres
Draught: 1.6 metres
Speed/Range: 33 knots (325nm)
Compliment: 8

Diesel Propulsion:
2 x Caterpillar C12 Diesel Engines (492kW each)
2 x HamiltonJet HT50 Waterjets

Weapons:
M2HB 0.50 Calibre Gun

Radars:
Furuno VT7au Navigation Radar



The Patrol Boats are deployed at HMAS Cairns, Queensland and HMAS Coonawarra, Northern Australia. They are also deployable in overseas theatres when embarked on HMAS Gallipoli.

The SAR Boats are assigned as per the list below:
SAR01 – ADV Fairlight (assigned to RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales)
SAR02 – ADV Catalina (assigned to RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland)
SAR03 – ADV Fauro Chief (assigned to NAS Rockingham, Western Australia)
SAR04 – ADV Wanaka (assigned to NAS Nowra, New South Wales)
SAR05 – ADV Spitfire (assigned to RAAF Base Pierce, Western Australia)

Moreton Bay Class Littoral Command Ship

The Moreton Bay Class Littoral Control Ships are designed for near-shore operations and represent a networked, agile, stealthy surface combatant capable of defeating anti-access and asymmetric threats in the littorals. The class was wholey designed and built in Australia at Austal Australia Henderson, Western Australia.

The LCS is reconfigured for various roles by changing mission packages, each of which includes mission module equipment (weapon systems, sensors, etc), carried craft and mission crews. Modules include anti-submarine warfare (ASW), mine countermeasures (MCM), surface warfare (SUW), and special warfare missions. 

Displacement: 3,500 tonnes (full load)
Length: 145 metres
Beam: 32 metres
Draught: 5.4 metres
Speed/Range: 44 knots (4,500nm @ 20 knots)
Compliment: 75 + 16 aircrew

COGOD Propulsion:
2 x General Electric LM2500 Gas Turbines (20,500hp each)
2 x Rolls Royce MTU20V 8000 M700 Diesel Engines (12,200hp each)
4 x Watsilla LJ160E Waterjets
1 x Paterson Retractable Bow Thruster

Weapons:
Lockheed Martin Mk41 Vertical Launching System
- 32 x Raytheon RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles
8 x Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles
1 x BAE Systems Mk45 Mod 4 127mm Naval Gun System
1 x Raytheon Phalanx Block 1B Close In Weapons System (CIWS)
2 x Mk32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes (SVTT)
- 4 x Mk54 Raytheon Light Weight Torpedoes (LWT)

Radars:
CEAFAR1 S-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAFAR2 L-Band Active Phased Array Radar
CEAMOUNT X-Band Fire Control Illuminators
CEAFAR Interface with Saab 9LV Combat System
Kelvin Hughes Mk11 SharpEye Navigation Radar

Underwater Warfare:
Celudex Marine MCM300 Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
Boccaro LH9 Side Scanning Towed Sonar Pod
Thales CAPTAS-4 Towed Array Sonar

Decoys:
2 x BAE Systems Australia Nulka Active Missile Decoy Launchers
- 8 x Nulka Decoys
BAE Systems Australia AN/SLQ-25 Nixie Decoy

Aircraft:
2 x Sikorsky MH-60AU(R) Seahawk Helicopters
2 x S-100 Camcopter Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)






All vessels in the class are homeported at HMAS Moreton, Queensland.