The Royal Australian Navy's National Support Squadron is a fleet of auxiliary naval vessels that provide critical non-combat support to the RAN's operations. These ships enhance the Navy's logistical
ADV Guidance at Fleet Base East in November 2023
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The Royal Australian Navy is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. The professional head of the RAN is Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Mark Hammond. The Chief of Navy is also jointly responsibl
RAN Wessex helicopter in 1962
A female RAN sailor in 2016. Women serve in the RAN in combat roles and at sea.
Royal Australian Navy sailors from HMAS Sydney during Operation Northern Trident 2009
HMAS Canberra, Canberra class