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The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) fleet is made up of 28 commissioned warships and 17 non-commissioned as of April 2024, using the Prefix of ADV (Australian Defence Vessel). The main strength is the seven frigates and three destroyers of the surface combatant force: seven Anzac class frigates and three Hobart class destroyers.
from colonial navy of Victoria. Hulk partially submerged Port Philip Bay HMAS Cessnock: Corvette Bathurst: 1942–1947 HMAS Cessnock: Patrol boat Fremantle: 1983–2005 HMVS Childers: Torpedo boat 1911–1918 from colonial navy of Victoria HMAS Colac: Corvette Bathurst: 1942–1983 HMAS Condamine: Frigate River: 1945–1962 HMAS Coogee
Two light fleet carriers were purchased from the Royal Navy, one of which, HMAS Melbourne, was modified with all the latest enhancements in carrier design. Melbourne continued as the RAN's flagship until 1982, when it was planned to replace her with a STOVL carrier, again purchased from the Royal Navy.
In February 2024, the Australian Government announced a program to acquire eleven general purpose frigates for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). These warships arose from the Surface Fleet Review, and along with the significantly larger Hunter-class frigates, will replace the Anzac-class frigates.
The highest rank achievable in the current Royal Australian Navy structure is O-10, an admiral who serves as the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF) when the position is held by a Naval Officer. The navy has a O-11 position Admiral of the Fleet that is honorary and is currently held by Charles III , King of Australia .
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Australia on Thursday rejected comments by China's ambassador seeking to deflect blame from China's navy for the injury of Australian military divers in an incident near Japan in November. Prime ...
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