Australian Defence Amphibious Ships ProjectThe Australian Defence Force is acquiring two new amphibious ships. Australian shipbuilders will build them to one of two overseas designs: Spanish "Navantia" or French "Armaris Mistral". The Navantia type has greater capacity but is at a less advanced stage of development. The decision is planned for 2007, with the first ship in in-service by 2012. The ships will be named HMAS Canberra and HMAS Adelaide (Canberra class). Lnik>>>>>>>>>>>
