Royal Australian Navy

Naval warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The professional head of the RAN is Chief of Navy (CN) Vice Admiral Mark Hammond. The Chief of Navy is also jointly responsible to the Minister for Defence (MINDEF) and the Chief of the Defence Force (CDF). The Department of Defence, which is a part of the Australian Public Service, supports the ADF, and ergo, the Royal Australian Navy.

Also known as...RAN, Australian Navy, navy of Australia, and na Australia
Australia and Japan Warship Deal

Australia and Japan Warship Deal Australia and Japan signed a $6.5 billion deal for three Japanese-designed Mogami-class frigates.