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An artists impression of a Boomeranger 10.5m special-operations RHIB, as ordered by the Royal Australian Navy for its new off-shore patrol vessels. Boomeranger image.
Australian Europe News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Finland wins Australian RHIB contract

14/10/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5735 Views 0 Comments

Australia has signed a contract with Finland company Boomeranger Boats to supply the sea boats for the Royal Australian Navy’s new

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Boilermaker Kane Ramsay and Document Editor Lauren Pitman prepare to assist Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan to lay a traditional coin under the keel of the future HMAS Arafura. Photo supplied by ASC.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Official keel-laying ceremony for first Arafura class

10/05/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3419 Views 0 Comments

The first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel reached a significant milestone today with a ceremonial keel laying ceremony at the Osborne

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Air Warfare Destroyer HMAS Hobart successfully fires a Harpoon Blast Test Vehicle in the East Australian Exercise Area, proving the capability of the ship to launch Harpoon missiles. Photo by Leading Seaman Peter Thompson.
ADF Australian News 

2019 Federal Budget – Defence

02/04/2019 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2619 Views 0 Comments

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne and Minister for Defence Industry have released a statement on the 2019-2020 Federal Budget… The 2019–20

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Sailors from the Royal Australian Navy Construction Branch inspect a model of an Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel at Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide. Photo by Lieutenant Ryan Zerbe.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

First Arafura-class offshore patrol boat starts construction

15/11/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3878 Views 0 Comments Arafura-class

Construction has commenced on the Navy’s new offshore patrol vessels at Osborne in South Australia. CAPTION: Sailors from the Royal Australian

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Lürssen of Germany wins $4billion OPV contract. Lürssen photo.
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$3billion contract for 12 offshore-patrol vessels signed

01/02/201801/05/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 8173 Views 0 Comments Lürssen of Germany, offfshore-patrol vessel

A multi-billion dollar offfshore-patrol vessel contract with Lürssen of Germany was signed yesterday. Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne said

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Lürssen of Germany wins $4billion OPV contract. Lürssen photo.
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Offshore Patrol Vessel bid winner announced

24/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7108 Views 0 Comments Lürssen

The Turnbull Government today announces Australia’s 12 new Offshore Patrol Vessels will be designed and built under prime contractor Lürssen

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MV Sycamore multi-role aviation training vessel (MATV) entering Sydney Harbour. Photo by Able Seaman Craig Walton.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

MV Sycamore arrives in Sydney

29/06/201729/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5703 Views 0 Comments MV Sycamore

The Royal Australian Navy’s new multi-role aviation training vessel (MATV) MV Sycamore is seen here arriving in  Sydney Harbour on

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MV Sycamore on sea trials off the Dutch coast. Photo courtesy Damen Shipbuilding.
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Navy’s newest ship completes sea trials

21/04/201721/04/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7834 Views 0 Comments MV Sycamore

Damen Shipyards Group of Holland yesterday announced the successful completion of sea trials for Australia’s new Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel (MATV) MV

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