Anybody got any news on where the proposed sealift ship project for the RAN is at? (relevant section from White Paper highlighted below).
"9.24 The Government has decided to enhance this amphibious capability by acquiring a large strategic sealift ship to move stores, equipment and personnel. Based on a proven design, the new ship will have a displacement of 10,000 - 15,000 tonnes, with landing spots for a number of helicopters and an ability to land vehicles and other cargo without requiring port infrastructure. The new ship will provide ongoing sustainment support for deployed forces, allowing the LHD ships to remain in areas of operations in direct support of the land force ashore."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphibious_warfare_ships_of_Australia
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