Matt Buckley

Vice Admiral, Chief of Royal Australian Navy

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Office: Chief of Navy

Born: February 1972

Previous offices: Deputy Chief of Navy

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Australia to provide Fiji with solar-powered maritime surveillance drones

New Capabilities

Overseeing the Navy's Bluebottle drone expansion

Australia will give Fiji Bluebottle surveillance boats as permanent Fijian assets, with the first expected in early 2027. The 7.5-metre craft run on solar, wind and wave power, can stay at sea for up to six months, and carry radar, sonar and cameras.

Updated Oct 25