THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science
Thursday, 17 December 2009
131/2009
SEAHAWK CONTRACT AWARDED TO BAE SYSTEMS
Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science,
announced today the award of an In Service Support contract for the Royal
Australian Navy Seahawk Helicopter fleet to BAE Systems Australia Ltd.
“This new contract will support 130 jobs in new expanded facilities located at
the Albatross Aviation Technology Park in Nowra, as well as a number of
positions in industry at Nowra, Melbourne and Amberley,” Mr Combet said.
“The contract will also see the construction of a new aviation support facility at
the Albatross Aviation Technology Park in Nowra and enables in service
support services for the Navy’s fleet of 16 Seahawks to be maintained until
they are withdrawn from service.
“The new contract commencing in April 2010 is worth approximately $208
million dollars over the initial term of seven years, and has extension options
available. It will provide engineering, maintenance, and some supply services
to the Navy.”
The Navy Seahawk fleet is based at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, NSW.
“I take the opportunity to thank the Shoalhaven community for their support of
Seahawk and Defence over many years and I look forward to seeing the
results of the improved contract into the future,” Mr Combet said.
Media contacts:
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 7620 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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