The Anzac class frigates of the Royal Australian and Royal New Zealand Navies are versatile multi-role ships designed for air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and surface operations with modular capabilities. They have been modernized to maintain effectiveness in regional security roles.
Deployment Began: Wed Jan 28, 2026
Deployment Ended: Fri May 29, 2026
Days Deployed: 121 days
Deployment Location: South-East Asia and North Asia Regional Presence Deployment, including Indonesia, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Singapore (completed late May 2026)
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to Fleet Base West, Western Australia
Mission: Anzac-class frigate completed a four-month Regional Presence Deployment conducting Operation Argos sanctions enforcement, Exercise Nichi Gou Trident training with Japan, Exercise Balikatan activity in the Philippines, and regional maritime-security engagement.