Defence Minister jumps on deck

G’DAY: Defence Minister Dr Brendan Nelson chats with AB Jake Hall onboard HMAS Stuart alongside Pearl Harbor.

Volume 49, No. 12, July 13, 2006

Dr Brendan Nelson jumped on deck of HMAS Stuart on June 23 to visit the ship’s company before the start of RIMPAC 06.

During his time onboard, the Defence Minister asked about the two Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles (ESSM) that will be launched from the ship for the first time, and was assured that the data collected from the firings would be invaluable for further analysis and sharing of data with allied nations using the missile system.

After the briefing he was given a tour of the ship before joining the ship’s company for morning tea and presenting a number of awards to sailors.

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