First 3 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles off to Ukraine
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Three Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles were loaded onto a C-17A at RAAF Base Amberley today for delivery to Ukraine.
The Australian Government is supporting the Government of Ukraine by providing 20 Bushmasters, including two of the ambulance variants, to aid Ukraine’s response to Russia’s illegal aggression.
The Australian-...
First Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel launched
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Arafura class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), NUSHIP Arafura, was launched today at the
Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia – the first in a fleet of 12 OPVs being built for the
Royal Australian Navy to replace the Armidale and Cape class patrol boats.
Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP said the launch of NUSHIP Arafura was...
Factors underpinning decision for all six Collins-class submarines to undergo major life-of-type extensions (LOTEs)
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Of all the problems Peter Dutton inherited when he became Defence Minister, none is more urgent or more strategically vital to Australia than sorting out what he calls the “mess” of Australia’s future submarine project.
Dutton is being forced to make key decisions on the submarine fleet that will affect the nation’s s...
Final AWD HMAS Sydney V takes its place in the Royal Australian Navy
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Australia's Air Warfare Destroyer program has officially come to an end with the commissioning of HMAS Sydney at sea.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds, CSC said her commissioning marks a significant milestone in the Morrison Government’s $90 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan.
“The commissioning of the final H...
Future Subs main electric propulsion equipment to become AIC
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Naval Group has signed a subcontract with Jeumont Electric (France) for the design of the Main Electric Propulsion Equipment for the Attack Class Submarines.
The Main Electric Propulsion Equipment converts electrical power using Converter Cubicles into mechanical power and then propels the Submarine through the water.
The selection of Jeumont...
First new Guardian Class Patrol Boat launched
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The first vessel from the Turnbull Government’s $90 billion continuous shipbuilding program has been launched.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said Austal launched the first of 21 new Pacific Patrol Boats – named the Guardian Class – at Henderson in Western Australia.
“T...
French naval and maritime trade mission lands
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Following a decisive first trade mission in early 2016, a delegation of 13 companies from the French Sea Innovation Cluster (Pole Mer) is returning to Australia to showcase their capabilities and innovative products and services.
The delegation’s primary purpose is to establish new French-Australian business partnerships in order to ...
Fincantieri announces GSC roadshow engagement
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Fincantieri are delighted to invite you to the Fincantieri Australia Procurement Supply Chain Road Show 2017, which will be held next year in four Australian cities: Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
The aim of the Road Show is to acquire a deeper understanding of Australian shipbuilding capabilities and to explore every opportunity to esta...
From concern to exemplar – Collins Class submarine sustainment
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Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Marise Payne, the Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Mathias Cormann have congratulated the Collins Class Submarine Sustainment Program at ASC, following an independent follow-up review on the progress made in addressing the findings of the or...
First contract signed with DCNS to commence SEA 1000 design phase
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The Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and the Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Marise Payne today announced the next significant step in the building of Australia’s Future Submarines with the signing of the contract between the Government and DCNS to commence the design phase of the Program.
Mr Pyne said the s...
