
Robert Chipman
Robert Chipman is the Vice Chief of the Defence Force of Australia, who has been vocal about the need for the Royal Australian Navy to pursue large optionally crewed vessels, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the US Navy in developing advanced maritime capabilities.
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Defence Force vice chief Robert Chipman emphasized the importance of the US navy's commitment to the program.
Why the government’s push for large, optionally crewed warships is in doubtThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-26




