James Fisher Defence provides submarine rescue support for Royal Australian Navy
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What happened
The LR5, operated by the Australian arm of James Fisher Defence, provides rescue support for the Royal Australian Navy submarine operations. The vessel is one of six air dispatchable submarines globally capable of rescuing submariners. James Fisher Defence has held this rescue contract with the Navy since 2017, costing about $23 million per year for training simulations.
From watoday.com.au
Why it matters
The contract represents significant annual spending by the Royal Australian Navy on specialized defense services. This funding supports the operational readiness of the Royal Australian Navy and provides revenue for James Fisher Defence.
From watoday.com.au
Who's involved
- Royal Australian NavyThe naval branch receiving the submarine rescue support.
- Australian Defence ForceThe combined military forces under which the Royal Australian Navy operates.
- Indo-PacificThe region where the Royal Australian Navy operates.
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The entities involved
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Royal Australian Navy
naval warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force