Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

I'd be delighted to. This government is transforming the relationship between Defence and defence industry. Recently I had the opportunity to visit the BAE Systems Govan shipyard in Glasgow, in the United Kingdom, where I experienced firsthand the build progress on the City class Type 26 frigate for the Royal Navy, the design that will form the basis of our new Hunter class frigate. During this visit, I announced the latest Australian supplier to be awarded work through the Type 26 supply chain, the Adelaide based company Airspeed. This is just one of many examples of the government's support to the Australian defence export sector. I was also pleased and very proud to travel to Cherbourg in France to attend the launch of France's first Barracuda class submarine with President Macron and my counterpart, Minister Parly. Strong engagement with France is critical as we embark on delivering a strategically vital capability supported by a strong industrial base.