11 August 2025
The Australian Defence Force is continuing its Regional Presence Deployment (RPD) program, with ships and crews participating in multinational activities throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Images of RPD 25-3 are available on the Defence image gallery.
You can also read the blog from the second RPD, which concluded in late July, and find out more about RPDs.
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Latest updates
Monday, 11 August 2025 - 16:00 PM
HMAS Brisbane has conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS) with Royal Navy ship RFA Tidespring.
RFA Tidespring provided Brisbane with fuel while sailing through the Philippine Sea during Operation Highmast 2025.
A RAS is a whole-of-ship activity that can take up to two-and-a-half hours, and involves personnel from across the ship’s company working as a team for the duration of the task.
The RAS allows a ship to receive supplies like fuel, stores and ammunition while under way. This is critical to extend a ship’s time at sea and to keep the fleet in the fight.
Operation Highmast is the United Kingdom-led carrier strike group mission to the Indo-Pacific.
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The journey begins for HMAS Brisbane
Friday, 8 August 2025 - 11:00 AM
Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Brisbane has departed the Port of Townsville to begin the third Regional Presence Deployment (RPD) for 2025.
Brisbane's four-month deployment follows the successful deployments of HMA Ships Hobart and Sydney this year.
She will participate in multinational activities including Exercise Alon, conduct port visits to the Philippines and Japan, and operate alongside regional partners to enhance cooperation and maritime interoperability.
RPDs are a key part of the ADF's ongoing engagement with the region and highlight Australia’s role as a proactive and reliable security partner, and reinforce Australia’s commitment to supporting a secure, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
