@Australian_Navy

The official Royal Australian Navy Twitter account ⚓ Follow #AusNavy ⚓ Serving 🇦🇺 with pride.

 Canberra, Australia
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Today, we marked a major milestone for #AusNavy with the formal handover of the role of Deputy Chief of Navy.
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Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley AM CSC RAN has handed over to Rear Admiral Darren Grogan CSM RAN, marking a new chapter in Navy leadership. This transition supports continuity, trust and readiness.
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A message from the Chief of Navy.
Chief of Navy Australia@CN_AustraliaMay 12
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The Royal Australian Navy has been out for our annual Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise, ASWEX. This year’s exercise involved four #AusNavy ships, MH60R Seahawk helicopters, #AusAirForce P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and the Japan’s #JMSDF frigate, JS Kumano. 🇦🇺🇯🇵
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Exercise Blue Spectrum 26-1 brought together Information Warfare operators from the Royal Australian Navy, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force and the United States Navy to enhance the professionalism and capability of the combined Information Warfare community.
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@jmsdf_pao_eng @USNavy
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Vessels from around the world have been making their way into Sydney Harbour this morning ahead of the Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review. From 1400 today, HMAS Leeuwin will conduct the official review. 📸 LS Susan Mossop #ExKakaduFleetReview26 #AusNavy125
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The Redcliffe Dolphins recently unveiled their 2026 ANZAC Round jersey during a special launch event at HMAS Moreton. The commemorative jersey reflects the Dolphins’ commitment to acknowledging the contribution of Australia’s defence personnel, particularly #AusNavy members.
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Royal Australian Navy will conduct its Exercise Kakadu Fleet Review on Sydney Harbour on 21 March. Visit the Navy website for our suggested vantage points.
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Royal Australian Navy retweeted
Russell Crowe
@russellcroweFeb 27
Today Feb 27th Onboard the HMAS Sydney I was presented with the honorary rank of Commander in the Royal Australian Navy. Here I am with Vice Admiral Hammond and Lord Blakeney ( Max Pirkis ). I served with Lord Blakeney on the HMS Surprise back in 1805. Once Navy, Always Navy.
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Eastern Naval Command 🇮🇳
@IN_HQENCFeb 19
🇮🇳 #IFR2026_India #MILAN2026 ⚓️On sidelines of the International Fleet Review at #Visakhapatnam, Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command, interacted with Rear Admiral Chris Smith, Fleet Commander, Royal Australian Navy. 🇮🇳 🤝 🇦🇺 ✨Discussions focused on enhancing interoperability through operational exercises and reciprocal deployments for AUSINDEX, MALABAR, TALISMAN SABRE and KAKADU. They also exchanged views on collaborative safety culture initiatives and avenues for strengthening professional maritime engagements. #IndianNavy @Australian_Navy @DefenceAust #UnitedThroughOceans
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Since the 2023 Indo-Pacific International Maritime Exposition, we've been busy on our enhanced lethality journey - growing capability, increasing our trained force and preparing for a larger future fleet. Something big is coming this November …… #IndoPacific2025
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NUSHIP, who dis? 📞 Navy is introducing a new capability into the fleet with the commissioning of the first Arafura class offshore patrol vessel, HMAS Arafura today. Navy’s OPVs will patrol and secure Australia’s maritime border alongside the evolved Cape class patrol boats
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Navy says heli-yes to adventure! 🚁 HMAS Canberra recently trained for their Aviation Sea Safety Assessments. 📹 POIS Jarrod Mulvihill
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Just over one week to go for the Push-Up Challenge 2025! Team Navy has completed over 320,000 push-ups so far! Every participant is doing 3,214 push-ups over 23 days, representing the 3,214 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2023. To support, visit thepushupchallenge.com.au/ho…
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Coming in for landing! 🚁 Incredible shots of the flight deck team on #HMASArunta landing an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter after a training exercise off the coast of QLD. 📷 LSIS Abdus Chowdhury
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Get to know Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Matt Buckley! ⚓ RADM Buckley sat down with us to tells us about his career, and his priorities and focus areas for the next 12 months.
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We encourage everyone to get involved in The 2025 Push-Up Challenge! 3,214 push-ups in 23 days from 4-26 June 2025 to help shine a spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide in 2023 and raise awareness for mental health. For more info go to The Push-Up Challenge website.
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Navy blue, white, and gold have never looked better 💙🤍💛 Check out @BrumbiesRugby 2025 Anzac Round Jersey. This year’s design features an image of #HMASCanberra captured by #AusNavy Chief Petty Officer Imagery Specialist, Helen Frank.
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