Ship profile
Stalwart
HMAS A304 - Australia - Supply Class Replenishment Oiler
Key facts
Country
Australia
Class
Supply Class Replenishment Oiler
Type
Fast Combat Support Ship
Status
active
Current ops
-
Latest public position
No public position available.
Public summary
The Supply class replenishment oilers provide the Royal Australian Navy with underway fuel, stores and task-group logistics support. The ships extend the endurance of destroyers, frigates and amphibious ships during regional or coalition deployments, reducing reliance on port access. Their role is fleet sustainment, with defensive systems secondary to replenishment at sea.
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