Construction starts on first WA-built offshore patrol vessel
The Continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program reached a new milestone with construction on the first Arafura- class OPV to be built in WA commencing.
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New Zealand retires half its inshore patrol fleet
Two Royal New Zealand Navy inshore patrol vessels, HMNZ Ships Pukaki and Rotoiti, were decommissioned on 17 October at a
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Finland wins Australian RHIB contract
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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Official keel-laying ceremony for first Arafura class
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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2019 Federal Budget – Defence
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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First Arafura-class offshore patrol boat starts construction
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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$3billion contract for 12 offshore-patrol vessels signed
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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Offshore Patrol Vessel bid winner announced
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 arrives in Sydney
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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Navy’s newest ship completes sea trials
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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