The hull of the first of the Royal Australian Navy’s two new amphibious ships has been launched in Spain, heralding a new era for Australia’s amphibious capability.
The launch was lead by the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane. Vice Admiral Crane says the event is enormously significant.
“These ships are officially known as Landing Helicopter Docks or LHDs and are the largest the Australian Navy has ever owned,” Vice Admiral Crane said.
