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Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that firing tests of torpedo launchers for the new Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD) have been held in Adelaide.
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Minister for Defence Stephen Smith, Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today attended the laying of the keel of the first Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) in Adelaide and provided an update on the $8 billion project.
Australia is constructing three AWDs based on a proven design from the Spanish Navy. When complete, the Destroyers will be amongst the world’s most capable warships.
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Today marks the start of the consolidation phase of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project with the laying of the first keel at Techport Australia in Adelaide.
AWD Alliance CEO Rod Equid said the first keel laying is a significant milestone in the AWD project as it marks the start of the next phase in the delivery of three world-class warships to the Royal Australian Navy.
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Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare and Member for Port Adelaide Mark Butler today announced the award of a $3.25 million contract to construct the three masts for the Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs) to Adelaide based company, MG Engineering.
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The Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance welcomes further South Australian Government investment in the Techport Australia precinct at Osborne. Read full article