RA
Royal Australian Navy
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The professional head of the RAN is Chief of Navy (CN) Vice Admiral Mark Hammond. The Chief of Navy is also jointly responsible to the Minister for Defence (MINDEF) and the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF). The Department of Defence, which is a part of the Australian Public Service, supports the ADF, and ergo, the Royal Australian Navy.
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cameoplus · 2026-04-24
Sign formal agreement in Melbourne
Australia signs US$7 billion Japan warship deals amid shift away from US
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cameoplus · 2026-04-19
Production Capacity Change in Australia
NEC to supply nine types of defense equipment for three Australian frigates
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cameoplus · 2026-04-18
Sign formal agreement in Canberra
Australia and Japan launch $7B warship deal to boost security