First Arafura-class OPV launched

Описание: In a major milestone for the Royal Australian Navy, the first of the new Arafura-class offshore patrol vessels, Arafura, has been officially launched in Osborne, South Australia.
The event was attended by the Governor of South Australia, Premier of South Australia, Minister for Defence and the Chief of the Royal Australian Navy.
Chief Executive Officer of Luerssen Australia Jens Nielsen said it was a proud day for the company after starting construction...
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