Defence Ministers � Minister for Defence ? Defence Minister announces the gifting of two Landing Craft to the Philippines

The Australian Government will gift two recently-decommissioned Landing Craft Heavy vessels, including a package of spare parts, to the Philippines Government, the Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews announced today. The Landing Craft will be commissioned in the Philippines Navy and will provide additional intra-theatre sealift capability. The Philippines Government is also considering whether to purchase the remaining three Landing Craft Heavy.

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