On May 30, 2026, the Royal Australian Navy commissioned the second Arafura-class OPV HMAS Eyre into the fleet, in a ceremony at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia. Australian MoD press release HMAS Eyre is the second of six planned Arafura class offshore patrol vessels (OPV) to enter service, following the commissioning of sister ship HMAS Arafura last year. The 80-metre long Arafura class ... The post Royal Australian Navy commissions newest offshore patrol vessel HMAS Eyre appeared first on Naval News .
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