Royal Australian Navy - Current Operations

Current Operations

The RAN currently has forces deployed on three major operations:

  • Operation Anode: Australia's contribution to the Regional Assistance Mission in the Solomon Islands.
  • Operation Slipper: Australia's commitment to the International Coalition forces in Afghanistan and against Terrorism (ICAT). The RAN's contribution is normally one ship in the Persian Gulf.
  • Operation Resolute: the ADF's contribution to patrolling Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone. The RAN's contribution to Resolute is at least seven Armidale class patrol boats, plus a large surface combatant on standby.

In late 2010, as part of cost-saving measures, the RAN has ordered ships to reduce operating speeds and cut time at sea.

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