Royal Australian Navy Discussions and Updates 2.0

[devo99]

So where does this put Birdon?

Austal to design, build Landing Craft Medium vessels under $1.029 billion Australian contract

Austal has announced the award of a $1.029 billion contract to design and build Landing Craft Medium vessels under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement signed with the Commonwealth of Australia.

www.defenceconnect.com.au

 

[spoz]

Seems to be a well established fact that Austal doesn’t work well with partners, which is not a good look if they are intended to play a part in the Mogami build..

 

[Wombat000]

Just an observation:
I think it’s quite interesting, the damage caused to Naval units whilst in port. - from the sea !

 

[Reptilia]

Another 2 Evolved Capes ordered as expected.

Austal Australia awarded contract for two additional Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats for Australian Border Force

www.austal.com

 

[devo99]

Just an observation:
I think it’s quite interesting, the damage caused to Naval units whilst in port. - from the sea !

One would hope that anyone familiar with HMAS Kuttabul's namesake would already have an idea of this. On the other hand I've come across some who were completely oblivious about the event who really should have known.

HMAS Kuttabul (ship) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Wombat000]

One would hope that anyone familiar with HMAS Kuttabul's namesake would already have an idea of this. On the other hand I've come across some who were completely oblivious about the event who really should have known.

HMAS Kuttabul (ship) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Coincidentally I was reminiscing BDV HMAS Kimbla.
What was old is relevant again.

 

[Reptilia]

Tour of the Incat hull 096, the largest Battery/Electric ship in the world. Absolutely massive when you get an inside look…

INCAT Tasmania - China Zorilla Tour (YouTube Channel - videostufftas)

Ive always wondered how quickly Incat could build a bunch of Monohull PBs, OPVs or Corvettes(Aluminium)waterjet/prop driven and either battery-electric or diesel-electric. Future expansion of the yard in the next few years and the possibility of building the future Spirits here, I wonder if there is also room for defence vessels in the future?

 

[iambuzzard]

Merry Christmas Everybody (Ohh, I just had a Slade moment)!