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The Navy Vol 59 Part 1 1997 THE NAVY The Magazine of the Navy League of Australia In this Issue Regular Features Page Page Australian Colonial Gunboats 3 Viewpoint 1 The Double Edged Tomahawk 9 Naval News 15 HMAS VOYAGER - 40 Years On 12 History Revisited 26 New Zealand Update 22 In Brief 28 Navy Saves Queensland Coast 23 Book Reviews 39 ISSN 01 Navy in Vietnam 26 Indonesian Naval Profile 29 Too Much Centralisation 34 Mine Warfare Xmas 36 LPA Update 38 Print Po«t Approved PP24797WD013 9 771 322 62300(r ' M GIBSON BATTLE MARINE i'i#* i i«»f»»# maintain Defence expenditure at $10 billion. But it was also noted TRANSMISSION PRODUCTS FROM THE PRESIDENT that this represented just 1.9% of Gross Domestic Product, the LOHMANN & STOLTERFOHT ne does not like to be repetitious, but sometimes it is lowest percentage since before the Second World War. I have been necessary. The current state of the Royal Australian Navy told that as a percentage of Federal Government outlays it is actually GEARBOXES COUPLINGS Oremains a matter of concern. This concern arises from the at its lowest since 1935-36. CLUTCHES BEARINGS relative decline on the strength of the RAN in relation to other If in future budgets the Government holds to its $ 10 billion figure navies in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. then, even adjusted for inflation, the percentage of Gross Domestic • PROVEN MARINE DEFENCE AND Over the last 10 to 15 years most navies in East, South East and Product applied to Defence will sink below 1.9%. I suppose there is South Asia have undergone massive expansion. A number of no magic in any particular percentage. But there must be a basic AEROSPACE TECHNO; X>CY. countries in the region have been increasing their maritime power minimum, the insurance premium, that a nation is prepared to as their economies have grown. spend on its security. THE GRANTHAM CUSTOMISED PRODUCTS: The RAN is almost alone in having reduced in numbers. It ought to be remembered that it is not just Navy that has MARINE PROPULSION Notwithstanding a building programme over the last several years, legitimate spending requirements. For example, the Air Force has SERVICED APARTMENTS SONAR ARRAY HANDLING which has included frigates, submarines and minehunters, the Royal recently announced the purchase of new trainers. It is still seeking CABLE DEPLOYMENT AND RECOVERY Australian Navy now has jus! 11 major surface combatants. airborne early warning aircraft. New or additional transports have been mentioned. Lot died in prestigious Potts Point opposite MMAS Kuttabul These 11 surface combatants include the guided missile destroyers Perth, Hobart and Brisbane. They are still the most Army too has a shopping list. And there is the ongoing close to shopping .ind tourist (entres and scores of restaurants powerful units in the fleet, but they are some 30 years old. No expenditure on Defence infrastructure, in particular as the forces DIRFXT AND INDEPENDENTLY | .ill suites and studios are self-contained with a fully equipped replacements have been ordered. move north and west. MOUNTED V.ANCIX MARINE | kitchen, air conditioning, colour television, swimming |xm>I The 11 also includes HMAS Anzac, the first of the Anzac class The desire of the Government to deal with the budget deficit is TRANSMISSIONS | plus international dire* t dial phones, guest laundry, FRESHWATER CLOSED frigates. All agree that this class are splendid, well built ships. But ac knowledged. It would be unrealistic not to recognise the many other demands on the public purse. No doubt the E)efence Minister c hild rare and friendly personalised service KEEL COOLERS they are, or will be, lacking in both defensive and offensive power. Muc h of their planned armament has not been fitted. No helicopters had to work hard to keep the funds he had been promised. But mm baVtle & co have yet been ordered for these ships. there is a real need to maintain a steady level of expenditure in Special Rates for Navy Personnel In due course the RAN will no doubt increase to 14 major Defence. A Defence budget set at 2% of Gross Domestic Product ^P® A Division of Engineered Products Group surface combatants. After the destroyers go there will be six FFGs could achieve worthwhile results. FOR RESERVATIONS and eight Anzacs. But without further armament and helicopters it It must be doubted if a Defence budget at present at 1.9% of OR A BROCHURE CALL Sydney NmuMk Melbourne will be haid to describe the Anzacs as major surface combatants. Gross Domestic Product, but seemingly set to sink lower, will lie SYDNEY (02) 9357 2377 (021 9H4I MJ6 (049) 69 4155 1011 9315 9<k44 The need for the upgrade to the Anzacs seems almost self enough to meet Australia's needs. s evident, but will there be the funding? In a previous Viewpoint FREE CALL 1800 249 706 Krisbitne Perth I congratulated the government on keeping to its election promise to or FAX (02) 9358 1435 (07)3850 9566 (09)279 4511 THE NAVY LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA ~i'JJiL>l»iiliii>iil'iiiiiiiitioitiiiiii$itiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>ii>i)iiilill»iiiiniiiitniitiiiiiiiiiniit>iiiniit ftlMRAI COUNCIl SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION Patron in Chief Mi\ l.irllrn. ». the Orvrtnor (-unjl Patron: Hit lnreOrocv. IN' Governor o» South Australia PirvKfc-nl. (.raham M Harm. HI D. President: AUn Prelett. KID. 1 S Sleet* Hill Dow Panorama SA S04I VkrPrrtidenlv RADM A I Robrrt«m. AO. DSC. KAN (Kid), |ohr. Hml COM I Hon Secretary: Mm 11 Gill. CPO Bo. I S29. Adelaide. 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