The Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance is a collaborative set of arrangements between the Commonwealth of Australia, Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd, Gibbs & Cox Inc and ASC AWD Shipbuilder Pty Ltd supported by Bath Iron Works Australia Corporation. The Alliance is not a corporate entity, partnership, or joint venture and no party has the authority to act as agent or enter into any commitments whatsoever for the Alliance or for any other party in the Alliance. No party in the Alliance acts for, or in partnership with, the Commonwealth of Australia.

The Commonwealth of Australia will not be responsible for any arrangements made or obligations entered into unless they have been previously authorised in writing by an appropriate Commonwealth officer.