Project Overview

   

Project updates

Construction Underway In Three States
15 Apr, 2010

Three shipyards in three states, hundreds of people and dozens of both large and small contractors across the country have begun constructing Australia’s next generation air warfare destroyers. The CEO of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Alliance, John Gallacher said today the $8 billion project had successfully completed the design phase and had begun construction of the three Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs).

Electronic warfare system preferred supplier selected
14 Apr, 2010

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Materiel and Science, today announced that the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance has selected ITT–EDO Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems, Inc as the preferred supplier for the electronic warfare system for the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs).

Critical Design Review passed
28 Jan, 2010

Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science announced at the PAC 2010 Maritime Conference that the AWD project has passed a critical design milestone. Critical Design Review (CDR) was preceded by 22 lead in reviews, conducted over 35 days and involving more than 300 people reviewing 1200 documents. Completion of CDR demonstrates that the AWD Alliance has sufficiently developed the design of the ships and will now move into the production phase.

Shipyard opens at Osborne, SA
21 Jan, 2010

The AWD project has reached another significant milestone with the opening by the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, of ASC’s $120 million shipyard, located at Osborne, South Australia on 21 January 2010. The new shipyard will become the construction and consolidation site for the $8 billion Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Program.

Work begins on Pilot Blocks
13 Oct, 2009

Greg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, announced today that Australia’s $8 billion Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project was progressing well and would commence hull construction in the next few months.
Fast Facts
 
Interactive timeline

  1. 2000

  2. 2001

  3. 2002

  4. 2003

      1. Milestone

        1. 15 Aug 2003
          Kinnaird Review of Defence procurement

          The Kinnaird Review of Defence procurement recommends that greater consideration should be given to alternative approaches to DMO contracting including alliance contracting which it says may be more appropriate for some major complex acquisitions. More

  5. 2004

    1. Milestone

      1. Carnegie Wylie review of naval shipbuilding

        The Carnegie Wylie review provides the Government with advice on implementing the naval shipbuilding program including the acquisition of three air warfare destroyers. More

  6. 2005

      1. Milestone

        1. 21 Apr 2005
          Raytheon Australia chosen as AWD Combat System Systems Engineer

          The Australian Government chooses Raytheon Australia as the Hobart Class Combat System Systems Engineer to design, configure and maintain the combat system for the AWDs. More

      2. Milestone

        1. 31 May 2005
          ASC chosen as AWD Shipbuilder

          The Australian Government chooses ASC Shipbuilder Pty Ltd as the preferred shipbuilder for the Navy’s Air Warfare Destroyers – one of Australia’s largest and most complex Defence projects. More

    2. Milestone

      1. New Alliance Council for AWD Program

        An Alliance Principals’ Council is established to build strong team partnerships between the key partners of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Program. More

      1. Milestone

        1. 9 Dec 2005
          Purchase of Aegis Combat System for AWDs

          The Government approves the purchase of three Aegis Weapon Systems worth $1 billion – that will form part of the Hobart Class Combat System – the core capability of the AWDs. More

  7. 2006

    1. Milestone

      1. Naming of the AWDs

        Australia’s AWDs to be named after Australian cities with close links with Navy heritage. The AWDs will be named HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane and HMAS Sydney. More

      1. Milestone

        1. 3 Aug 2006
          Opening of new AWD Systems Centre in Adelaide

          The new AWD Systems Centre in Adelaide opens to house Defence and industry participants working together on the AWD Program. More

  8. 2007

      1. Milestone

        1. 2 Mar 2007
          Handover of design deliverables

          Handover of final deliverables submissions for both the Existing and Evolved design solutions.

      1. Milestone

        1. 20 Jun 2007
          Navantia F100 chosen as AWD

          The Government chooses the Navantia-designed F100 as the next generation Air Warfare Destroyer for the Royal Australian Navy. More

      1. Milestone

        1. 4 Oct 2007
          Final contracts signed for AWDs

          The Government announces the signing of the final contracts (including the ABTIA or Alliance Based Target Incentive Agreement) to build the three AWDs for the Navy at a cost of $8 billion – the largest naval shipbuilding project ever undertaken in Australia. More

  9. 2008

    1. Milestone

      1. Systems Functional Review (SFR) held

        Systems Functional Review (SFR) held.

    2. Milestones

      1. AWD Preliminary Design Review conducted

        AWD Preliminary Design Review conducted

      2. Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) status granted

        Chief Naval Engineer, Commodore Peter Marshall, grants the AWD Alliance Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO) status.

  10. 2009

    1. Milestone

      1. AWD Staff begin move to shipyard

        A large contingent of AWD staff move to the newly-completed ASC Shipbuilding Administration Building at Techport Australia.

    2. Milestones

      1. Shipyard Jobs Ramp Up

        Shipyard Jobs begin to ramp up

      2. Blocks Subcontractors

        BAE Systems Australia Defence and FORGACS confirmed as Blocks subcontractors for the AWD project. More

    3. Milestone

      1. Critical Design Review (CDR)

        Critical Design Review (CDR) passed

  11. 2010

    1. Milestone

      1. Block Fabrication to begin

        Block Fabrication to begin at selected subcontrators

      1. Milestone

        1. 21 Jan 2010
          Shipyard opens at Osborne, SA

          ASC’s $120 million shipyard, located at Osborne, South Australia, was officially opened by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. More

      2. Milestone

        1. 15 Feb 2010
          Common User Facility opened at Techport

          The Common User Facility is opened by South Australian Premier Mike Rann at Techport, Osborne, SA. More

    2. Milestone

      1. New Systems Centre

        The new purpose built AWD Systems Centre at Techport Australia to be opened.

  12. 2011

    1. Milestone

      1. Receipt of first blocks from subcontractors

        First blocks from BAE Systems and FORGACS to be recieved at ASC shipyard in Osborne, SA.

  13. 2012

    1. Milestone

      1. Ship 1 - Ship Hull Integration complete

        Ship 1 - Ship Hull Integration completed

  14. 2013

  15. 2014

    1. Milestone

      1. Ship 2 - Ship Hull Integration complete

        Ship 2 - Ship Hull Integration completed

    2. Milestone

      1. Ship 1 - Ship Handover

        Ship 1 - Ship Handover

  16. 2015

    1. Milestone

      1. Ship 3 - Ship Hull Integration complete

        Ship 3 - Ship Hull Integration completed

    2. Milestone

      1. Ship 2 - Ship Handover

        Ship 2 - Ship Handover

  17. 2016

    1. Milestone

      1. Ship 3 - Ship Handover

        Ship 3 - Ship Handover

  18. 2017

  19. 2018

  20. 2019

 
 
 
 
 

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