23 February 2016

Industry: Navantia strengthens its options in Australia with the new office in Canberra

Navantia Australia Pty. Ltd was held on February 18 opening headquartered in the Australian capital, Canberra. Thus strengthening its position in this country, its main customer of the foreign market, and consolidates the short-term options as those of the two logistics ships and improving expectations in the medium and long programs to future frigates and patrol boats.

The opening of this office represents a significant milestone for Navantia Australia, which after four years of its inception has established itself in this market. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Spain in Australia, Manuel Cacho and Navantia president, José Manuel Revuelta, who highlighted the international nature of the Company and the importance of Australia to Navantia. The event was attended by representatives of industry and the Australian Ministry of Defense.

The office will allow addressing the many opportunities in which Navantia Australia is participating and will participate in the near future, as the program SEA1654 logistics ships, the SEA5000 frigate program and the program SEA1180 patrol and maintenance programs.

With the opening of this office, which is part of the company's bid for Australia, Navantia Australia Pty. Ltd. operates in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

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