Archive for September 6th, 2012

12 New Submarines to be Assembled in South Australia

12 New Submarines to be Assembled in South Australia

September 6, 2012 at 22:09 0 comments

Australian Minister for Defence Stephen Smith announced today that the Government is committed to acquiring 12 new submarines to be assembled in South Australia. He added that this commitment will be reinforced as part of the 2013 Defence White Paper.

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The trimaran hull shape is intended to permit high speeds to be maintained and thus maximize crew operational capability in the short, steep seas characteristic of the coastline around the Indonesian Archipelago.

KRI Klewang – First Stealthy Trimaran Patrol Vessel for the Indonesian Navy

September 6, 2012 at 10:06 9 comments

North Sea Boats launched the first of four advanced, stealthy, 63 meter trimaran patrol boats for the Indonesian Navy on August 31, 2012. Following the completion, extensive sea trials and testing commencing next month, the KRI KLEWANG is is expected to be fully operational 2013.

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