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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Gregor Young

Defence head admits ‘teething problems’ in £26-billion Australia warship project

Chief of Defence Admiral Sir Tony Radakin is in Australia for a conference

THE head of Britain's armed forces has assured Australia that a troubled British-designed frigate project is on track despite “teething problems”.

The £26 billion project which BAE Systems won the Australian contract for four years ago was under renewed focus during Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin’s visit Down Under.

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