The Spanish design was selected in 2007, with Navantia responsible for construction of the ships from the keel to the flight deck, and BAE Systems Australia handling the fabrication of the superstructure and fitting out.
西班牙設計於2007年被選中，Navantia負責建造從龍骨到駕駛艙的船舶，以及BAE Systems Australia負責上層建築的製造和裝配。