Minister for Defence Richard Marles Highlights the Advanced Capabilities and Strategic Importance of the New Hunter Class Frigates Minister for Defence, Richard Marles declared the future Hunter Class frigates as the “heart of Australia’s surface combatant fleet” during a press conference at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory. Designed to perform a range of […]
BlueZone Showcases Engineering and Marine Science to Inspire Female Students BlueZone welcomed students from Rutherford Technology High School (RTHS) for a site visit as part of their Women in STEM program. The program includes an Industry Exposure Plan which involves a series of coordinated visits led by accomplished women in STEM. These site visits provide […]
Saab and BlueZone Strengthen Partnership with Facility Tour and Technology Showcase Saab Underwater Systems Representatives from Sweden and Australia visited the BlueZone Group head office in Thornton, NSW, Australia in August 2024. The meeting between BlueZone and Saab built on the pre-existing foundation and strengthened the position of the long-term partnership between the two companies. […]
HMAS Melville Decommissioned in Cairns, Queensland After 24 Years of Service. After 24 years of service in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), HMAS Melville (A246) was decommissioned on the 8th August 2024 in Carins, Queensland. HMAS Melville was named after Melville Island, north of Darwin, NT. HMA Ships Melville and Leeuwin were hydrographic ships […]
Micro-AUV fleet for large-scale automated mapping and biodiversity characterisation To date, approximately 80% of the world’s ocean awaits in-depth investigations. Deep sea exploration presents a major challenge as the technologies currently being deployed are intricate, expensive and rely on bulky equipment. SEABER harbour a belief that the future of ocean exploration lies in a different […]
The need for remote and autonomous systems and why these systems are important for MCM operations. Mine Countermeasures (MCM) are an important element of naval mine warfare worldwide. Effective MCM involves classification, verification and neutralisation of mines through modern technology. MCM operational functions are managed through a combination of resources such as minehunting, minesweeping, defensive […]
Navigating Security in the Indian Ocean: Insights from IODS 2024 The Indian Ocean Defence & Security Exposition held on the 24th – 26th July in Perth, WA, underscored the vital role of the Indian Ocean and the regional stability of Western Australian. The event addressed avenues for collaboration to build security across the Indian Ocean […]
High Performance Colour Zoom Camera OceanTools launched their newest C6 IP Subsea Colour Zoom Camera to their range. This state-of-the-art camera is meticulously engineered to cater to a broad spectrum of subsea applications, including its role as a primary camera for ROV systems, military/defence operations, and scientific research. The CMOS technology and 1/1.2”2.1 MP image […]
Merging the Sea and Land Domain with Amphibious Reconnaissance & Neutralisation GreenSea IQ’s Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicles (AUGV) are designed to operate from the harsh surf zone to 100 m depths. Using robotic intelligence, the Bayonet AUGV offers flexible configurations, allowing for scalable size and power requirements to meet the demands of any payload, […]
Integrating Robotic and Autonomous Systems for Enhanced Fleet Operations The Unmanned Surface Vessel Squadron (USVRON) Three at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado was established during a ceremony in May. The USVRON Three will oversee a small fleet of USVs known as Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC). Together with the USVs and GARC will augment […]
