According to information published by the Australian Ministry of Defense on June 28, 2025, the Royal Australian Navy has officially commissioned HMAS Arafura, the lead vessel of the new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels (OPVs), into operational service. The commissioning ceremony, held at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia, marks a key achievement in the government’s strategic transformation of the Australian Navy’s surface fleet under the Surface Fleet Review. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| The first Arafura-class Offshore Patrol Vessel, HMAS Arafura for the Australian Navy, arrives at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia ahead of its commissioning and entry into operational service. (Picture source: Australia MoD) |
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