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Australia Delivers Austal-built Guardian-class Patrol Boat To Kiribati
Austal Australia has delivered the eleventh Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence.
18 June 2021
Austal Australia has delivered the eleventh Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Australian Department of Defence.
Exercise Sea Explorer has concluded with about 1800 ADF personnel taking part and for the first time the tactical deployment of M1A1 Abrams tanks was exercised in amphibious operations.
The Australian Government will accelerate the creation of a $1 billion Sovereign Guided Weapons Enterprise, boosting skilled jobs and helping secure Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities.
Australia’s Future Submarine Program has reached a major milestone with the conclusion of negotiations between the Department of Defence and Naval Group for the amendments to the Strategic Partnering Agreement.
BAE Systems Australia has signed an AU$150 million (US$117 million) contract for the continued development, procurement and sustainment of the Nulka system, which will strengthen Australia’s sovereign technical expertise and the skills base that supports it.
The Royal Australian Navy guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart has joined forces with the Royal Australian Air Force’s F-35A Lightning as part of Exercise TASMAN SHIELD 21.
Australia Secretary of Defence Mr Greg Moriarty, together with a large contingent of Defence senior leaders, launched the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Enterprise and opened the OPV System Program Office at the Henderson maritime precinct.
The Australian government will invest up to AUS$800 million (US$620 million) to acquire new fleets of Australian-built amphibious vehicles and landing craft that will be able to transport land forces with enhanced speed and protection.
During a visit to Henderson Naval Base, Australia’s Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC commended the progress being made: “Following the election
This project will provide the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) with long-range anti-ship missiles…
