The future Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Hobart this morning departed the wharf at Techport Australia to commence a second round of more advanced Sea Trials off the coast of South Australia.

Here are the latest resources and updates for anyone researching the SEA 5000 Future Frigate program. SEA 5000 aims to acquire a fleet of eight new Future Frigates, which will be larger than the ANZAC Class, designed and equipped with a strong emphasis on anti-submarine warfare (ASW).

A quick tour of Anzac Class HMAS Sydney photographed during Navy Seapower Conference 2015 in Sydney Australia.

During the recent Seapower Conference in Sydney delegations from a number of countries met with Australian stakeholders to discuss various options for Australia’s Anzac Class replacement under SEA 5000.

Day two of Pacific 2015 International Maritime Conference & Exposition. Rolling blog post - updated throughout the day.

Day one of Pacific 2015 International Maritime Conference & Exposition. Rolling blog post - updated throughout the day.

The Royal Australian Navy’s Amphibious Ship, HMAS Canberra, has completed a graduated operational test and trials program to achieve a key milestone towards Initial Operating Capability.

If you are a Victorian based business with Maritime relevant capabilities this is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss. Register now to be featured in the soon to be released print edition of the Victorian Defence Alliance (VDA) Maritime Capability Directory.

If you are a Victorian based business with Submarine relevant capabilities this is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss. Register now to be featured in the soon to be released print edition of the Victorian Defence Alliance (VDA) Submarines Capability Directory.

PACIFIC 2015 has attracted an unprecedented number of international naval delegations and this year's event is shaping up to be a record breaker. At least 58 foreign naval missions, from 47 countries, have signalled their intention to attend the event.