NUSHIP Arafura (OPV 203),[8] named to represent Australia's interests in the Arafura Sea, is the lead ship of the Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels currently under construction for the Royal Australian Navy.

The ship is based on the Lürssen OPV80 design, and is being constructed by ASC Pty Ltd at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Osborne, South Australia.

Construction of the ship began on 15 November 2018 at Osborne Naval Shipyard.

Arafura was launched on 16 December 2021, sponsored by Nova Peris.

[11] After long delays due to structural fire protection design issues, builders' sea trails began on 26 August 2024.