Minister for defence Stephen Smith and minister for defence materiel Jason Clare have announced the cancellation of the Thales-built LCM2000 Watercraft project, which involved the construction of six watercraft for the Landing Platform Ships Kanimbla and Manoora.
The project suffered a number of problems.
Most critically, the dimensions and weight of the watercraft meant they were unsuitable to be launched from these ships and are not fit for alternative ADF use.
Over a decade and $40 million later, the craft have not seen active service, apart from exercises.
Accordingly, the project has been cancelled and Defence will now begin plans to dispose of the vessels.