Image Gallery: April 2007
Prime Minister and Defence Minister visit Australian Submarine Corporation
03 April 2007
The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP, visited the Australian Submarine Corporation (ASC) headquarters at Osborne, South Australia.
The visit was to inspect the Replacement Combat System (RCS) aboard the Royal Australian Navy submarine HMAS Waller, which is nearing completion of three years "full cycle docking".
The Replacement Combat System enables the submarine to detect, acquire and track targets.
HMAS Waller also now has the capability to carry the ADCAP Mk48 torpedo. The heavyweight torpedo allows it to engage both surface vessels and other submarines.
Together these projects, worth a combined $921 million, ensure the Collins Class submarine is one of the most capable conventional submarines in the world. Both projects are within budget and on schedule.
| 20070403raaf8202385_0002 Defence Minister the Hon. Brendan Nelson MP presents a certificate to Commmanding Officer of HMAS Waller Commander Brett Sampson and Commander Australian Submarine Group Commodore Richard Shalders. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070403raaf8202385_0006 Defence Minister the Hon. Brendan Nelson MP discusses Navy issues at the Australian Submarine Corporation. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070403raaf8202385_0012 Seaman Natalie Dawes and Leading Seaman Tracey Small with the Minister for Defence The Hon. Brendan Nelson MP. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070403raaf8202385_0017 The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP, with female crew members of HMAS Waller. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070403raaf8202385_0021 The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP and Defence Minister the Hon. Brendan Nelson MP, with the the ADCAP Mk48 torpedo to be carried by HMAS Waller. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP, with the the ADCAP Mk48 torpedo to be carried by HMAS Waller. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP, enjoys the occasion with Commodore Richard Shalders and Commander Brett Sampson. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP, at the Australian Submarine Corporation to inspect the successful installation of the replacement combat system and new heavyweight torpedo for the Collins Class submarines. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP and Commander Australian Submarine Group Commodore Richard Shalders. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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Minister for Defence The Hon. Brendan Nelson MP gets a first-hand look through the periscope of HMAS Waller. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP, with Able Seaman Peter Zanki (foreground) and Commander Brett Sampson and crew members inside HMAS Waller. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP, with Able Seaman Peter Zanki and Leading Seaman Dan McLellan inside HMAS Waller. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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The Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. John Howard MP, gets a first-hand look through a periscope inside HMAS Waller. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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