seafury45
26th Jul 2017, 05:11
Not aviation but may be of interest.
"Skynews 26/7/17
Britain has launched a bid to build Australia's new $35 billion fleet of warships for the Royal Australian Navy.
British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has reportedly promised, if the bid is successful, the nine vessels would be built primarily in Australia by Australian workers.
Mr Fallon says the British design is better at hunting down enemy submarines than its rival bidders.
Britain, Spain and Italy are fighting to win the multi-billion dollar tender to replace the Anzac Class frigates by the late 2020s.
Mr Fallon says the contract would mean a significant expansion of arms trade between Australia and Britain.
Secretary Fallon and UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will attend a summit in Sydney today with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Defence Minister Marise Payne.
This is Mr Johnson's first tour since of Australia since last year's Brexit election.
The winner of the contract for the new ships is expected to be announced next year."
"Skynews 26/7/17
Britain has launched a bid to build Australia's new $35 billion fleet of warships for the Royal Australian Navy.
British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has reportedly promised, if the bid is successful, the nine vessels would be built primarily in Australia by Australian workers.
Mr Fallon says the British design is better at hunting down enemy submarines than its rival bidders.
Britain, Spain and Italy are fighting to win the multi-billion dollar tender to replace the Anzac Class frigates by the late 2020s.
Mr Fallon says the contract would mean a significant expansion of arms trade between Australia and Britain.
Secretary Fallon and UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson will attend a summit in Sydney today with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Defence Minister Marise Payne.
This is Mr Johnson's first tour since of Australia since last year's Brexit election.
The winner of the contract for the new ships is expected to be announced next year."