Portal:Military of Australia/Units/October 27
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HMAS Sydney (IV) is an Adelaide class frigate laid down on 21 August 1980, launched 26 September 1980 and commissioned 29 January 1983 and is the fourth ship to bear the name HMAS Sydney. Sydney was recently upgraded with its missile stocks to included Harpoon II anti-ship missiles and SM-2 Standard anti-air missiles. Sydney will remain in service until at least 2017 when the 5th HMAS Sydney is due to be commissioned