mine counter-measures configuration. Project SEA 2400 is the Hydrographic Data Collection Capability Program which includes the introduction of a Strategic Military Survey Capability (SMSB) to replace the Leeuwin-class survey vessels. Project SEA 2200 is the acquisition of two Joint Support Ships to replace HMAS Choules and enhance the logistical support of the RAN. On 15 September 2021, the Australian Government announced their participation in the AUKUS agreement during a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Under the new agreement, the Royal Australian Navy will, for the first time, be able to build nuclear submarines with the assistance of the United States and the United Kingdom The Morrison Government later also announced in March 2022 that an additional submarine base on the East Coast would be constructed in either: Port Kembla, Newcastle or Brisbane to support the incoming fleet. Current operations The RAN currently has forces deployed on three major operations: Operation Resolute: border protection and fisheries patrol. Operation Manitou: counter-piracy, counterterrorism and maritime stability in the Middle East and Operation Accordion: support operation to provide sustainment to forces deployed on Operation Manitou. See also Australian Navy Cadets Australian White Ensign Battle and theatre honours of the Royal Australian Navy Royal Australian Navy School of Underwater Medicine List of ships of the Royal Australian Navy References Notes Bibliography External links Royal Australian Navy home page Historical listing of RAN ships Maritimequest Royal Australian Navy photo gallery Biographies of senior RAN officers Royal and Dominion Navies in World War II, Campaigns, Battles, Warship losses ADF Pay & Conditions Manual – Equivalent ranks and classifications 1901 establishments in Australia Military units and formations established in 1901 Organisations based in Australia with royal patronage