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Air Warfare Destroyer

Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds and Commander Ted Seymour, Commanding Office of NUSHIP Sydney, as the Royal Australian Navy marked the delivery of its third Air Warfare Destroyer. Photo by Kym Smith.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Final Air Warfare Destroyer handed over to Navy

28/02/202028/02/2020 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4975 Views 1 Comment Air Warfare Destroyer

Navy’s final Air Warfare Destroyer – NUSHIP Sydney – was officially handed over to Defence In a moving ceremony today at Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide.

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NUSHIP Brisbane on builder sea trials. AWD Alliance photo.
Australian News Science & Technology 

ASC sheds shipbuilding jobs

16/10/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2878 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer

ASC [Australian Submarine Corporation] has entered a second round of job cuts as the construction of the Royal Australian Navy’s

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NUSHIP Brisbane arrives at Fleet Base East for the first time, joining (left to right) HMA Ships Choules, Adelaide, Success, Warramunga and ex-HMAS Darwin. Photo by Warrant Officer Shane Cameron.
News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

NUSHIP Brisbane home for the first time

13/09/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7571 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer, Hobart-class, NUSHIP Brisbane

NUSHIP Brisbane arrived at her home base of Fleet Base East, Garden Island, Sydney, for the first time on 10

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NUSHIP Brisbane on builder sea trials. AWD Alliance photo.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Second Air Warfare Destroyer delivered

29/07/201829/07/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5782 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer

Navy’s second Air Warfare Destroyer, NUSHIP Brisbane, has officially been handed over to Defence on Friday. CAPTION: NUSHIP Brisbane on builder

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AWD Hobart on initial sea trials, 2016. Photo courtesy the AWD Alliance.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Air Warfare Destroyer removed from Projects of Concern List

01/02/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3346 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer

The Air Warfare Destroyer project has been removed from the Projects of Concern list following continuing improvements in shipbuilding performance.

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AWD Hobart on initial sea trials, 2016. Photo courtesy the AWD Alliance.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

AWD Hobart begins acceptance trials

30/01/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4776 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer, Guided Missile Destroyers, Hobart-class

Today marks a significant milestone for the first Air Warfare Destroyer, Hobart, as acceptance trials commence off the South Australian coast. Hobart departs

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Mrs Robyn Shackleton, wife of former Chief of Navy and Commanding Officer of HMAS Brisbane II, Vice Admiral David Shackleton (retired), was guest of honour and launching lady, sending the destroyer on her way with the traditional toast and smash of a bottle. Photographer unknown, via Navy Daily.
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Second Air Warfare Destroyer launched

15/12/201618/12/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 5392 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer

The Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) program reached a significant milestone in Adelaide today as the second of three destroyers was formally named

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AWD Alliance photo
Australian News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology 

Successful builder trials on Air Warfare Destroyer

24/09/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4962 Views 0 Comments Air Warfare Destroyer, builder trials

Today marks the successful completion of ship-builder sea trials for the future Air Warfare Destroyer Hobart, at Techport Australia in Adelaide.

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