Australia picks Gibbs & Cox for AWD design role
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The Australian Department of Defence has selected the US-based Gibbs & Cox as the preferred platform designer for Project SEA 4000, the AUD6 billion (USD4.6 billion) programmes to acquire three new Air Warfare Destroyers (AWDs) for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Gibbs & Cox will be joining the alliance partners ASC Shipbuilder Pty Ltd and Raytheon Australia to work on the next phase of the project.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2005
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Fast sealift catamaran joins US Marine Corps
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The US Marine Corps has chartered the Austal Ships Theatre Logistics Vessel Westpac Express for a 3-month trial. The 101-meter highspeed catamaran will be able to carry the full gear of a Marine Expedition Unit battalion including helicopters at greater speeds than before.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2001
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Austal pitches high-speed catamaran
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Future applications of Austal Ships' high speed catamaran, are discussed by the company with the United States Department of Defense and its U.S. subsidiary, Austal USA.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 2001
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