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Australian F-35A Conducts First in-Flight Weapons Release
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This is definitely based on a rounding down of the F-35 combat radius which is often cited as >600nm. Adding 100nm to the without refueling range and 200nm to the single refueling range would be more accurate. It also makes more sense as that coverage would then include almost all of New Zealand and Indonesia.
 

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2nd Brisbane with a video

Watch as Australia’s second air warfare destroyer is built from scratch to launch
ASC, the Australian shipbuilder in charge of constructing the Australian Navy Hobart-class air warfare destroyers, recently shared a timelapse video of the second ship in the class, NUSHIP Brisbane, being built at Techport Australia, in Adelaide.

The four-minute video shows the entire process of assembling the pre-fabricated sections, all the way from keel laying to the launch.

Nuship Brisbane, the second of three destroyers, was launched on December 15, 2016, some two years after construction on the ship officially started with a keel-laying ceremony on February 3, 2014.

The AU$9 billion AWD programme includes construction of three destroyers of the Hobart class, named HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane and HMAS Sydney. The primary shipbuilder of the programme is ASC and the designer is Spain’s Navantia.

HMAS Hobart, the lead ship in the class, started sea trials in September 2016 and is scheduled to be delivered to the Department of Defence in June 2017 following the completion of all sea trials.

Hobart-class destroyers are more than 140 metres long, have a top speed of more than 28 knots, a range of about 5000 nautical miles and room for more than 200 crew members.

They carry a range of weapons, detection and electronic warfare systems onboard, which include an Aegis threat tracking system, SPQ Horizon Search Radar, 48 vertical launch missile cells, a 5″ gun for coastal operations and two quad launchers of anti-ship HARPOON weapon systems.

The AWDs will also be equipped with anti-surface, anti-submarine, and naval gunfire capabilities.

Hobart has surface launched torpedoes, a Phalanx short-range air and surface defence system, NULKA missile decoy system, front-mounted as well as towable sonar systems and a flight-deck suitable for a helicopter similar to an MH-60R Seahawk.

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Jan 11, 2017
Dec 27, 2016

and Italian frigate arrives in Sri Lanka en route to Southeast Asia

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while now Italian FREMM frigate arrives in Western Australia
Italian Navy’s FREMM frigate ITS Carabiniere arrived in Western Australia on Wednesday with Italian defense industry representatives aboard.

Carabiniere docked in Fremantle where Fincantieri representatives will meet with Australian naval shipbuilding companies and the local supply chain, who are vying for a share of a multi-billion dollar defence program.

Fincantieri is one of three European ship designers shortlisted to refine its FREMM Frigate design for the RAN SEA5000 Future Frigates program.

The visit will also allow Fremantle locals to see the anti-submarine warship up close.

Commerce Minister Michael Mischin, meeting with Fincantieri on Wednesday, said the Australian government was modernising its naval capabilities by replacing the existing Anzac-class frigate fleet with nine anti-submarine warfare frigates.

“The Future Frigate program is worth about $30 billion and there is an expectation that WA industry will contribute to the build and sustainment of the project,” he said.

“Fincantieri will hold an industry briefing on February 2 to gain a greater understanding of the State’s shipbuilding capabilities and include local suppliers in its procurement supply chain, if it becomes the successful tenderer.

“WA has demonstrated a strong commitment to our national naval defence and our local industry is ready to take part in this important naval project.
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according to NavalToday Australia’s first air warfare destroyer starts acceptance trials
Royal Australian Navy’s future air warfare destroyer (AWD) Hobart departed the wharf at Techport Australia Monday morning to begin a second round of more advanced sea trials off the coast of South Australia.

Known as ‘sea acceptance trials’ they follow the completion of ‘builder sea trials’ in September 2016 which tested Hobart’s hull, propulsion and navigation systems.

AWD program manager Commodore Craig Bourke said this second phase of more advanced trials will test Hobart’s full suite of mission systems, involving both platform systems and combat systems.

“These trials are the culmination of all of the preceding design, production, activation, integration and test activities conducted on Hobart to date,” Commodore Bourke said.

“Sea acceptance trials are a significant milestone for the Project as it is the first time that the AWD will be tested as a complete mission system.”

In order to fully test the ship, Hobart will work closely with a range of fighter aircraft, surface ships and helicopters, as well as other civilian platforms in a range of simulated scenarios.

Raytheon Australia’s managing director, Michael Ward noted the complexity and sophistication of the AWD combat system which will be tested during the trials.

“Raytheon Australia is responsible for the integration of ten major subsystems, including the Aegis weapon system, which is provided through foreign military sales, and associated delivery of more than 3,500 major pieces of combat system equipment required to establish the warfighting capability of the AWD. This will contribute to making the AWD the most lethal and sophisticated warship ever operated by the Royal Australian Navy.”

AWD Alliance general manager Paul Evans said the Alliance is looking forward to the successful completion of ‘sea acceptance trials’ as a pre-requisite to enable the AWD Alliance to deliver Hobart to the Commonwealth in mid-2017.

“On delivery of our first Air Warfare Destroyer, the Royal Australian Navy will gain a new and potent capability it has never before possessed, and the most capable and lethal warship it has ever operated,” Evans said.

Based on Navantia’s F100 design, the air warfare destroyers will provide air defense for accompanying ships as well as land forces and infrastructure on nearby coastal areas. The Aegis weapon system incorporating the phased array radar, AN/ SPY 1D(V), in combination with the SM-2 missile, will provide an air defense system capable of engaging enemy aircraft and missiles at ranges in excess of 150 kilometers.

The AWDs will also carry a MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ naval combat helicopter for surveillance and response to support key warfare areas. The surface warfare function will include long range anti-ship missiles and a naval gun capable of firing extended range munitions in support of land forces. The AWDs will also be able to conduct undersea warfare and will be equipped with modern sonar systems, decoys and surface-launched torpedoes.
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Jan 25, 2017
Jan 11, 2017
while now Italian FREMM frigate arrives in Western Australia

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moved it to Adelaide:
Italian naval frigate docks in Adelaide in bid to secure lucrative contract
An Italian naval frigate has docked in Adelaide in a bid to help its manufacturer secure a multi-billion-dollar federal contract, but Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne says there is no clear frontrunner among the designs competing for the work.

The FREMM-class frigate is one of three options being considered by the Australian Government for the $35-billion Future Frigates deal.

The vessels are made by Italian firm Fincantieri, which is competing against BAE Systems and Spanish company Navantia to build nine frigates for the Australian Navy.

Construction will begin at naval industry hub Techport in 2020 and the project is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs.

Mr Pyne has toured the Italian ship and said each of the designs had advantages and disadvantages.

"One of the advantages for this company is this vessel has been built, it is already in operation," he said.

"One of the disadvantages is that the company doesn't operate here."

Mr Pyne said the "vast majority" of the work would be "done in South Australia and Australia".

"The weaponry of course will be United States' weaponry. That will be integrated into the winning vessel."

Ship at 'cutting edge' of weapons technology
The mid-sized ship has advanced guns and torpedoes, and space for up to 200 sailors.

Commander Francesco Pagnotta said his particular vessel, named Carabiniere, was delivered to the Italian Navy in 2015 and had performed a number of roles since then.

"This is a ship that has made a lot of missions," he said.

South Australian Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said the vessel was open to the public and would stay docked at Outer Harbor for five days.

"It will be an opportunity for individual companies, including workers, to get on board the ship and see the standard required," he said.

"There is an array of sensors and combat systems here that are at the very cutting edge of software technology and weapons systems technology.

"My principle message for defence industry is to get down and visit the ship, tour the ship, look at the standard of engineering, project management that will be required to ensure your company is ready to go with this work."

As part of the visit, Fincantieri will host an industry forum on Thursday.

The successful vessels will replace the Anzac-class frigate and will have greater anti-submarine capabilities than their predecessors.
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