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Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Australia & Spain: First steel cut for LHD 02 amphibious ship at Navantia yard in Ferrol

Navantia has commenced construction of Australia’s second Landing Helicopter Dock hullGreg Combet, Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science has announced that Navantia of Spain has commenced construction of Australia’s second Landing Helicopter Dock hull (LHD 02) at Navantia’s shipbuilding yard in Ferrol, Spain.

“This is a great achievement with the steel being cut by Navantia 7 weeks ahead of schedule,” said Mr Combet.

“The Commonwealth has contracted BAE Systems Australia to provide two large Amphibious Ships (LHDs) that will form part of the ADF’s broader amphibious deployment and sustainment system.

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