Collins-class submarines HMAS Collins , HMAS Farncomb , HMAS Dechaineux , and HMAS Sheean are seen here in formation. The boats will be upgraded from 2026 under the ‘life-of-type extension' programme.

Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) submarine 'HMAS Farncomb' sinks target ship, the 12,106-tonne former 'USNS Kilauea' off Hawaii. Farncomb, a Collins Class submarine, fired one Mark 48 Torpedo and ...

SINKING FEELING: The Australian Navy’s troubled Collins-class submarine force has fallen to just one operational boat after the HMAS Farncomb was sent to maintenance following the electrical failure ...

The incident occurred on Wednesday as the Farncomb cruised at periscope depth operating its diesel engines to charge its batteries. "HMAS Farncomb suffered a minor flood in one of the submarine's ...

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