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Navy ship HMAS Launceston runs last border patrols ahead of June decommissioning

It's not known if there'll be a fourth iteration of HMAS Launceston. (Supplied: Department of Defence)

Navy ship HMAS Launceston is set to run its last patrols this week, north of Darwin, ahead of the vessel's decommissioning on June 1.

After more than 15 years of service, the Armidale-class patrol boat is being retired, and will be superseded by the navy's new Cape-class vessels.

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