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  June 14, 1999
   
 
$900m FFG upgrade
The RAN's six Guided Missile Frigates (FFGs) are to be upgraded at ADI Limited's Garden Island, Sydney, facility at a cost of almost $900m.
Another Illegal Immigrant Trap Sprung
The RAN has been at the forefront of yet another frontline national security operation which ended this time strategically close to the heads of Sydney harbour at Broken Bay.
Vietnam Veteran Named New CN
A Vietnam veteran will soon take over as the head of the Royal Australian Navy. He is RADM David Shackleton, currently the RAN head of capability development at Australian Defence Headquarters.
Women Integral to ADF
With Australia's population of Australia expected to rise just three million in the next 50 years defence chiefs will be using qualified staff regardless of gender, race or religion to protect our nation's shores, Chief of Defence, ADML Chris Barrie said.
Sailor Gains Degree
LSMED Greg Davis has been steadily working toward his personal goal of providing the best possible service and professionalism in the medical branch of the Navy. He's combined his naval medical training with a civilian nursing degree.
Marathon Effort by our Athletes
Navy athletes have won several events in the ADF National Half Marathon. The overall winning time of 63.17 minutes for the 21 kilometre event was run through Sydney streets by Kenyan Stephen Kiogora.
Silver Lining to Volleyball
The ADF volleyball team went down to Macao National Youth team 3-nil during Darwin's Arafura Games to come away with silver.
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