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Naval shipbuilding, sustainment and Defence estate developments, and what they mean for the systems that keep platforms available.
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DefenceASC and HIFraser sign a six-year Collins Class support contract
An Australian valve manufacturer will keep supplying high- and low-pressure valves and on-board maintenance for the Collins Class fleet.
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DefenceHenderson Defence Precinct site and boundary confirmed
Western Australia’s Henderson precinct moves into concept design as the preferred location for sustaining Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarines.
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DefenceDesign lead appointed for submarine contingency dry dock
Leidos Gibbs & Cox Australia will lead preliminary design of a contingency dry dock for Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarines.
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DefenceContracts signed for the first three general purpose frigates
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the first three ships, based on an upgraded Mogami-class design, with first delivery in 2029.
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DefenceCollins Class life-of-type extension work under way at Osborne
HMAS Farncomb is the first of six Collins Class submarines to receive sustainment and capability upgrades under a A$2.2 billion contract with ASC.
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