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Australia expands western shipbuilding precinct and sidelines Luerssen

13th November 2024 - 06:53 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Christchurch

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An aerial view of the existing Austal shipyard in the northern part of the Henderson defence precinct in Perth. (Photo: ADF)

Australia’s investment in naval infrastructure will aim to support its expanding fleet and will focus on the Henderson naval shipbuilding precinct, but challenges remain as Luerssen exits the market due to delays in the Arafura-class project.

As Australia prepares to induct nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN) and expand its surface combatant fleet, the government is cueing up infrastructure improvements to permit the country’s naval build-up.

Canberra announced last month that it would be pouring billions of dollars into expanding the Henderson naval shipbuilding precinct in Perth, Western Australia (WA). The site will handle construction of eight general-purpose frigates, 18 medium and eight heavy landing craft and six large optionally crewed surface vessels, as well as depot-level SSN maintenance, for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

The government has said it would spend A$127 million (US$84 million) over the

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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