Commissioned on 27 October 2018, HMAS Brisbane (III) is the second of the Hobart‑class guided missile destroyers, built in Australia and equipped with the advanced Aegis Combat System. She is designed for high‑end air defence and maritime strike, carrying SM‑2 surface‑to‑air missiles, long‑range anti‑ship missiles, a 5‑inch gun, MU90 torpedoes, the Nulka decoy system and an embarked MH‑60R Seahawk helicopter for extended surveillance and anti‑submarine warfare. Brisbane is proudly nicknamed 'The Steel Cat', a tradition inherited from her predecessors and inspired by her crest’s indomitable feline, with the name reflecting both the ship’s robust construction and the resilience of her crew, and serving as a strong source of identity that links today’s sailors with the legacy of earlier ships to bear the Brisbane name.
This exclusive range of retro‑styled apparel blends modern destroyer pride with vintage design flair from Style Alpha through Style Golf. From varsity‑inspired crests, classic baseball typography and old‑school football jerseys to gritty ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ silhouettes, mid‑century lounge lettering, Tron‑style neon lines and retro port‑city signage, each piece puts a different spin on Steel Cat spirit for wear on board, ashore and long after posting.
