The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is the naval branch of the Australian Defence Force. Following the Federation of Australia in 1901, the ships and resources of the separate colonial navies were integrated into a national force: the Commonwealth Naval Forces. Originally intended for local defence, the navy was granted the title of 'Royal Australian Navy' in 1911, and became increasingly responsible for defence of the region. Today, the RAN consists of 47 commissioned vessels, 3 non-commissioned ve

18K views · 705 reactions | The Royal Australian Navy has conducted a regional deployment across Southeast Asia during July to October 2020 with HMA Ships Canberra, Hobart, Arunta, Stuart and Sirius. The deployment demonstrates Australia’s enduring commitment to the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific and to sustaining strong and positive defence relationships with regional nations. | Royal Australian Navy | Facebook