Tag: Royal Australian Navy (RAN)

Damen tug boat under construction at the company’s Changde shipyard in China last year.

Australian Navy Tugboats Built in China: Australian Navy Caught in Controversy as ‘Tornado’-Class Patrol Boats Revealed to Be Manufactured in China, Prompting Defense Department Clarification

The Asia Live News Service - April 25, 2025
In a development that could strain already tense diplomatic ties, a new report reveals that tugboats ordered for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) were secretly constructed at a Chinese shipyard. The revelation, first reported by ABC News, raises fresh concerns...