Published 6 hours ago • loading... • Updated 6 hours agoShow Less IconFirst ship in government’s long-awaited ‘strategic fleet’ revealed Summary by The AgeThe number of large Australian-flagged ships has dwindled to just nine - down from a peak of more than 100 - leaving the nation exposed in times of emergency.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeft1CenterRightSearch IconSort IconThe AgeBrisbane TimesView articleCaret Right IconReposted by Brisbane TimesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipFirst ship in government’s long-awaited ‘strategic fleet’ revealedThe number of large Australian-flagged ships has dwindled to just nine - down from a peak of more than 100 - leaving the nation exposed in times of emergency.6 hours ago·AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center0Last Updated4 hours agoBias Distribution100% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Left100% LeftL 100%Untracked biasFactuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Age broke the news in Australia 6 hours ago on Thursday, May 28, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsMelbourne, Australia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsMelbourne, Australia Plus IconShow All