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.

Contracts & orders received, Engineering Services, Alliances, partnerships, Contracts & orders let, Engineering for Plastic, Rubber Prodcts, Contracts, Engineering firms, Contract agreement, Shipbuilding industry, Alliances and partnerships, Air warfare, Australia. Department of Defence, Gibbs and Cox Inc., Raytheon Australia Proprietary Ltd.

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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.

New orders received, Troop Transport Vessels, Brief Article, United States. Navy, United States. Marine Corps, Troop transports (Naval vessels)

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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.

Product information, United States. Department of Defense, Austal Ships, Austal USA

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