News Review: Two more AWD blocks delivered | ADM November 2011

BAE Systems Australia has delivered two more keel blocks for the first Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD). The two blocks were barged to the ASC yard at Osborne, SA, from Williamstown in September; the first block was delivered from Williamstown the previous month.

The steel superstructure and hull blocks are being built in Adelaide (ASC), Melbourne (BAE Systems), Newcastle (Forgacs) and Ferrol, Spain (Navantia).

The three blocks containing hull-mounted sonars are being constructed in Spain and the United Kingdom.

Construction has begun on all main blocks for the first ship and work has also begun on blocks for the second ship, HMAS Brisbane. Next year work will begin on blocks for the third ship, HMAS Sydney and the first ship will start to be consolidated in Adelaide.

Subject: Sea