The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. Following the Federation of Australia in 1901, the ships and resources of the separate colonial navies were integrated into a national force: the Commonwealth Naval Forces. Originally intended for local defence, the navy was granted the title of 'Royal Australian Navy' in 1911, and became increasingly responsible for defence of the region. Today, the RAN consists of 47 commissioned vessels, 3 non-commissioned ve

18K views · 705 reactions | The Royal Australian Navy has conducted a regional deployment across Southeast Asia during July to October 2020 with HMA Ships Canberra, Hobart, Arunta, Stuart and Sirius. The deployment demonstrates Australia’s enduring commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific and to sustaining strong and positive defence relationships with regional nations. | Royal Australian Navy | Facebook

HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) is an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy | Naval Ships

Two Flags, One Message: U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy Challenge the South China Sea” #SouthChinaSea #USNavy #RoyalAustralianNavy #AlliedPower #FreedomOfNavigation #NavalShowOfForce #IndoPacific #SeaDominance #StrategicWaters | Navy History

5.7K views · 282 reactions | HMAS Newcastle returned to her home port...

19K views · 817 reactions | The crew of HMAS Warramunga (II) has conducted one of the largest drug seizures in Operation MANITOU’s history as part of the Australian-led Combined Task Force 150. In a joint counter-narcotics operation, the Royal Australian Navy and the New Zealand Defence Force seized 915 kilograms of heroin valued in excess of AUD$274 million #AusNavy #OpManitou @ADF_MiddleEast #CombinedMaritimeForces | Royal Australian Navy | Facebook