The first of two amphibious ships commissioned by Australian Government, the English construction Navantia - In a contract worth 2,500 million euros - will be floated next Thursday 17 at Ferrol, in an act that will be attended by Chief of Staff of Navy, Admiral Manuel Rebollo mgeneral Garcia, and the head of the Royal Navy Australian Vice Admiral Russ Crane.
Executive For Australia, the launch of this strategic projection ship (LHD) - the class of Juan Carlos I - "marks a milestone in relations" between the two countries, because it is the "first formal culmination of a series of defense projects undertaken by companies English.
In a statement, Australian Embassy in Madrid stressed that the English construction company has completed the hull of the LHD "before agreed in the contract and within budget. The Royal Navy English (ANC, for its acronym in English) is expected this ship to enter service in 2014, under the name of HMAS Canberra.
Navantia was awarded the construction contract and equipment of the hulls of LHD in the shipyards of Ferrol and Fene, which is then transferred to the shipyard in Williamstown, in Australia, where BAE Systems to equip Australia end - about 25% of the project - which involves the construction of superstructures and much of the installation and integration of combat systems and communications.
Both LHD will be "the largest warships ever operated by the RAN ." Each one will have the capacity to carry up to 1,000 soldiers and 400 people, including sailors and support staff, plus 150 vehicles. Have six helicopters making points along the entire flight deck and transport up to 24 helicopters Army and Navy.
"DESIGN AWESOME"
Australian Ambassador, Zorica McCarthy, remember that Navantia excelled in the international bidding process for "distinguished himself by offering ingenious design brought together, so impressive, Australian multiple needs in a single vessel. "
The English company's success was repeated in 2007, when it became a contract to build three air defense destroyers, Millions worth of 6,000 euros, based on the F-105 frigates d ela Navy, being built in Australia to design Navantia.
The embassy also recalls that the English industry collaboration was completed in the aviation sector when, in 2004, EADS-CASA (now Airbusy Military) was awarded a contract to convert five aircraft Airbus 330 military transport aircraft and tankers, multipurpose (worth 1,500 million euros).
Thus, in the last three years Australia has spent about 10,000 billion in defense contracts awarded to English companies. Looking ahead, Australia has an extensive list of proposals for military procurement.
Specifically, Navantia "is a candidate" for a competition for the acquisition of twelve submarines. Also competing as Australian Embassy, \u200b\u200bfor bidding on multi ocean patrol boats and replacement of ANZAC class frigates.
Via Europapress
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