Adelaides Find Support

BAE System has signed a five year AUD60 million deal to support Australia's four Adelaide class frigates. The company will provide engineering, maintenance and logistic support from 1 January 2009. Meanwhile, HMAS Darwin and HMAS Sydney have completed major upgrades and were delivered by Thales back to the Department of defence on 18 November 2008; HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Newcastle will follow in 2009.