The Hobart class air warfare destroyers of the Royal Australian Navy are based on the Spanish Álvaro de Bazán design. They are equipped with the Aegis combat system for long-range air and missile defense, providing powerful fleet protection in the Indo-Pacific region.
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| HMAS Brisbane, HMAS Hobart | Royal Australian Navy |
Deployment Began: Tue Jun 09, 2026
Deployment Ended: Sun Oct 18, 2026
Days Deployed: 131 days
Deployment Location: South China Sea / regional presence operations alongside HMAS Stuart (October 2026)
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to homeport at Fleet Base East, Sydney, New South Wales
Mission: Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer conducted its Regional Presence Deployment through high-end maritime-warfare training, multinational interoperability, partner engagement, maritime presence, and sustainment cooperation, including replenishment-at-sea activity with the Royal New Zealand Navy task group.