Australia Celebrates the Historic Commissioning of HMAS Arafura

Australia Celebrates the Historic Commissioning of HMAS Arafura

Australia has officially commissioned the HMAS Arafura, its latest offshore patrol vessel, marking a significant milestone for the Royal Australian Navy despite the project being completed three-and-a-half years behind schedule. The delay in bringing the ship into service highlights ongoing challenges in the country’s naval shipbuilding sector, raising questions about timeline management and procurement processes. The HMAS Arafura, the lead ship…

Royal Australian Navy commissions first Arafura-class OPV

The Royal Australian Navy has commissioned the HMAS Arafura, the first vessel in the Arafura-class OPVs into its surface fleet.The post Royal Australian Navy commissions first Arafura-class OPV appeared first on Naval Technology.