HMAS Orion S61 Men's T-shirt (style Oscar Bravo)

HMAS Orion was commissioned into the Royal Australian Navy in 1977 as part of the Oberon-class submarine fleet. Built in Scotland, Orion was specially fitted for intelligence-gathering missions, making her one of the most secretive and strategically important submarines in Australian service. She played a crucial role in signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations during the Cold War, conducting covert patrols and surveillance in sensitive regions, often in close proximity to foreign naval forces. Orion’s advanced electronic equipment and highly trained crew enabled her to intercept communications and monitor activities that were vital to Australia’s national security.

Throughout her service, Orion participated in numerous joint exercises with allied navies and contributed to the development of Australia’s submarine warfare tactics. Her operations were often classified, but her impact on intelligence and defence policy was profound. Orion was decommissioned in 1996 after nearly two decades of service. Though much of her work remains shrouded in secrecy, Orion is remembered as a pioneering vessel in Australia’s undersea intelligence capability and a testament to the professionalism of her crews.

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• Made from beautifully soft 100% combed cotton (marles 15% polyester)
• Crew neck design
• Side seamed for a better fit
• Shoulder to shoulder tape for added durability
• Double-needle hems for strength
• Pre-shrunk to minimise shrinkage
• Regular fit and seriously comfy at 180gsm (mid-weight)

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