Ex-Adelaide-class frigates HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Newcastle were quietly commissioned into their new service this month during a formal handover ceremony between both navies.

Ex-Adelaide-class frigates HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Newcastle were quietly commissioned into their new service this month during a formal handover ceremony between both navies.

prioritising more advanced projects like the Hunter-class frigates program at Osborne. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden in 2023 during talks in San Diego. Picture ...

The Adelaide class frigates have deployed concurrently with a number of other Australian Navy ships to the Asian region, however, Darwin’s program will see her decommission before Melbourne ...

The ship has a displacement of approximately 5,000 tons and includes stealth technology, combat command systems and firepower ...

China has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of ...

China has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of ...

Turkish Istanbul-class frigate TCG İzmit (F 517) seen at Sedef Shipyard at launch on 11 January 2025. (TAIS Shipyards) TAIS Shipyards partners Anadolu and Sedef shipyards launched the second and ...

The two firms are the latest to add expertise gained on the UK’s Type 26 programme to Australia’s future frigates. The Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigates have secured two significant new ...

Details on launch were sketchy, but it was expected that the King Thalun, like the Kyan Sittha-class frigates, would combine Russian and Chinese elements in its bridge technology and combat suite. The ...