HMAS Hobart (III), commissioned in 2017, is the lead ship of the Hobart-class guided missile destroyers and stands at the forefront of Australia’s maritime defence. Built in Australia and fitted with the cutting-edge Aegis Combat System, Hobart (III) delivers exceptional air defence, surface warfare, and undersea warfare capabilities. She is equipped to protect the fleet and support land forces with advanced radar, SM-2 missiles, long-range anti-ship weapons, and a naval gun capable of extended range fire.
Hobart embodies the legacy of her predecessors and the enduring spirit of those who served before her-including my own family. She is not just a symbol of technological advancement and naval strength, but also a vessel that carries forward the courage, resilience, and camaraderie of generations of sailors who have called Hobart home.
