03 Aug 2010
Austal USA has hosted a keel-laying ceremony at its shipyard in Mobile, Alabama to signify the erection of the first modules on the Joint High Speed Vessel. Premium
01 Aug 2010
The DMO is working with Navy and defence industry to improve repair and maintenance arrangements for our major surface ships through the introduction of long term contracts. Premium
Several medium and longer-term ADF requirements are focusing the attention of both Defence and industry on uninhabited undersea vehicles (UUV), the potential of which seems likely to be fully realised initially in mine countermeasures (MCM) and hydrographic survey roles. Premium
29 Jul 2010
Australian naval shipbuilder Austal is planning to close its production facilities in Tasmania to align its boat-building facilities with market demand. Premium
20 Jul 2010
Austal has submitted its best and final offer to the US Navy for a 10-vessel Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) contract. Premium
06 Jul 2010
The US Navy has exercised contract options funding long lead-time equipment associated with the construction of two additional 103-metre Joint High Speed Vessels. Premium
01 Jul 2010
Thales Australia has been named preferred tenderer to provide the satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment for the RAN’s Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD). Premium
As at the end of April 2010, Navantia was 35.1 per cent toward LHD1 platform completion including the engineering, procurement and construction, compared to the planned 34.7 per cent for the timeframe. Premium
HMAS Dechaineux has returned to service at Fleet Base West after completing her first Full-Cycle Docking at ASC in Adelaide. Premium
The Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russ Crane, has unveiled the latest edition of Australian Maritime Doctrine. Premium