In the recently released Rizzo Report, the Government announced that a series of measures are to be introduced to improve the way the Navy repairs and manages its ships.

General Dynamics Canada has completed its largest and most successful Technology Demonstration Program with Defence Research and Development Canada Atlantic.

In his address to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute this week, Defence Minister Stephen Smith spoke of Defence reform and greater Defence accountability.

South Australian Premier, Mike Rann and Minister for Defence Materiel, Jason Clare have signed a land agreement that reaffirms Defence's commitment to assemble the Navy's Future Submarines in Adelaide.

The US Navy has exercised contract options funding the construction of the sixth and seventh Joint High Speed Vessel, as part of a ten-vessel program potentially worth over US$1.6 billion.

BAE Systems proved it had the resources to respond quickly to undertake a double docking recently when the hulls of two ANZAC class frigates required cleaning.

A new damage-control training facility at HMAS Creswell will enable Navy personnel to build their skills in responding to toxic hazards, fire fighting and conducting emergency repairs afloat.

Tenders have been released to four companies for a $300 million five-year contract for the repair and maintenance of the Navy's eight Anzac Class frigates.

HMAS Tobruk has been docked in Sydney since May 11 while Defence undertakes scheduled maintenance to further assure the safety and reliability of the ship and to return it to 48 hours readiness notice.

In a joint statement, Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare have announced the finalisation of the acquisition process for the Largs Bay.

The Royal Australian Navy has successfully demonstrated its submarine rescue capability as part of Exercise Black Carillon 2011-1, which concluded off the West Australian coast.

The men and women of HMAS Stuart are returning to their home port in Sydney, after a successful six-month deployment to the Middle East conducting maritime operations.

Royal Navy aircraft carrier, HMS Illustrious left Babcock's Rosyth dockyard within budget, and with improved capability, to commence sea trials following a successful 16 month docking period.

After 17 years of dedicated service, the Royal Australian Navy's amphibious transport ship, HMAS Manoora, was decommissioned at her homeport of Garden Island, in Sydney, last week.

Sea acceptance for the Anti-Ship Missile Defence capability for HMAS Perth has been completed successfully after the ship engaged a Phoenix unmanned aerial target using an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile.

But for the six Balikpapan Class LCHs, this country boasts an amphibious fleet whose capability for land force maritime manoeuvre is downright parlous.