Canberra-class LHD might have design problem

Heads of Royal Australian Navy, Vice Adm. Tim Barrett, has admitted that there might be a design problem on the Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD).

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Both ships are said to have oil leaks in their propulsion systems and metal particles were detected in the lubricants of HMAS Adelaide. The ship is now dry-docked at Garden Island in Sydney Harbour for naval engineers to troubleshoot the issue.

Barrett said the issue is a setback and HMAS Adelaide will miss the Talisman Sabre exercise next month.