Australia commissions final air warfare destroyer HMAS Sydney V

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The Australian Government has commissioned HMAS Sydney V at sea, marking the conclusion of its Air Warfare Destroyer programme.

With the commissioning, the destroyer has joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Furthermore, the development marks a milestone in the government’s $90bn Naval Shipbuilding plan.

Australia Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said: “The commissioning of the final Hobart Class Destroyer not only marks the beginning of a new era for the navy, but also demonstrates the success of this government’s Australian Naval Shipbuilding Plan.

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