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Defence Minister Robert Hill welcomed the official naming of NUSHIP Armidale, the first of the Armidale Class Patrol Boats today.
Minister for Environment and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell attended the naming ceremony, held at the Austal Ships construction facility, Western Australia on behalf of Senator Hill.
“This ceremony commemorates the successful launch of the vessel on 5 January 2005, following the design and construction over the past year,” Senator Hill said.
“This achievement is testament to Austal
