Australia takes delivery of its first C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft

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Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems has delivered the first of 12 C-130J- 30 Hercules strategic transport contract to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The company has been awarded an A$900 million ($585 million) contract build 12 aircraft under the RAAF's Project 5216 program. The C- 130J-30 aircraft features a "stretched airframe" and is powered by four Rolls-Royce Allison AE2100D turboprops with composite six-blade Dowty propellers.

New orders received, Aircraft Manufacturing, Military Transport & Cargo Aircraft, Military transport aircraft, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems

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Australian landing-platform modernization moves on despite delays

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Forgacs Dockyard is to continue the upgrading of the Royal Australian Navy's two ex-US Navy Newport-class landing ship tank despite project schedule and cost problems. The project, which was originally estimated to cost $72 million, will now cost about $240 million. After a 26-month delay, the HMS Manoora is expected to enter service in 2000. The upgrade of the HMS Kanimbla has been delayed by 35 months.

Production management, Ship Building and Repairing, Landing Craft, Forgacs Dockyard

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