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Royal Australian Navy Hobart Class guided missile destroyer HMAS Sydney has been stationed on a regional presence deployment under Operation Argos.
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HMAS Sydney has now commenced service in Operation Argos, supporting international efforts to enforce United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against North Korea, as part of its Indo‑Pacific regional presence deployment.
Australia supports UNSC sanctions through the deployment of Australian Defence Force maritime patrol aircraft and surface vessels. During Operation Argos, HMAS Sydney and its embarked MH-60R helicopter will monitor and deter illegal ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned goods in the region.
“Australia is committed to enforcing United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea until it takes concrete steps towards denuclearisation,” Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones said.
“Defence regularly deploys ADF assets on Operation Argos to monitor and deter shipments of sanctioned goods, alongside partners including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
“These deployments, as part of an international pressure campaign on North Korea to denuclearise, demonstrate Australia’s commitment to the global rules-based order.”
Since 2018, Australia has deployed maritime patrol aircraft on 13 occasions and Navy vessels 12 times in support of the operation.
HMAS Sydney is currently undertaking a regional presence deployment, encompassing the Pacific, Southeast and Northeast Asia regions, to contribute to Australia’s near continuous Indo-Pacific presence.
“I am pleased to bring the highly advanced sensors and capabilities of HMAS Sydney to this important surveillance and deterrence task in support of Argos,” Commanding Officer HMAS Sydney Commander Grant Coleman said.
“HMAS Sydney’s operational deployment follows a number of significant international engagements that have enhanced our relationships with allies and regional partners.
“All members of Sydney’s crew are honoured to be making such important contributions to regional security, while representing Australia in the Indo-Pacific.”
