HMAS Arafura

Australian Naval History on 28 June 2025

On This Day · Jun 28, 2025 ·

HMAS Arafura commisisoned at Fremantle WA. HMAS Arafura is the first Arafura class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) of the Navy’s surface fleet. ...

Australian Naval History on 11 May 2019

David Stratton · Aug 3, 2019 ·

Keel laid for HMAS Arafura , Offshore Patrol Vessel ...

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