HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) - Definition and Overview

The second HMAS Arunta (151) is an Anzac class frigate, laid down by Tenix Defence Systems Propriety Limited at Williamstown in Victoria, Australia on July 22, 1995. It was launched on June 28, 1996 by Mrs Dulce Morrow, wife of the late Commodore J. C. Morrow, RAN CBE DSO DSC, Commanding Officer of the first Arunta when it was commissioned in 1942. The second Arunta was commissioned on December 12, 1998.

In 2002 Arunta saw active service for the first time when she particpated as part of the third rotation of RAN ships to the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Slipper. The ship was involved in the enforcement of United Nations sanctions against Iraq and at the time operated closer to the Iraqi coast than any other ship of the multi-national force.

See HMAS Arunta for other ships of this name.