RAN to acquire SM2 Block IIIC and SM6
The RAN will arm itself with Raytheon SM2 Block IIIC and SM6 missiles under a $7 billion agreement with the United States. The SM2 Block IIIC and SM6 are said by Defence to be the most advanced air and missile…
Combat systems agreement boosts Australian sovereign shipbuilding capability
Integration of the complex combat systems on the Royal Australian Navy’s existing Hobart-class destroyers and planned Hunter-class frigates will be done in Australia, following an agreement between three of the country’s largest defence companies and the Department of Defence. BAE…
DISER invests $22 million to enhance Saab combat system facilities in Adelaide
Defence is investing over $22 million under the Collaboration Stream of the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative to help build Saab’s Sovereign Combat System Collaboration Centre. The investment will help establish South Australia as home of the country’s sovereign combat…
Hunter-class frigate program completes SDR
The RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate Program has successfully completed its year-long System Definition Review (SDR), which defines how the Australian Combat System integrates into BAE Systems’ Global Combat Ship reference ship design. The company is prime contractor to build nine Hunter-class…
DMTC, BAE Systems, ANSTO and UoW collaborate on shipbuilding technology
DMTC Limited is working with BAE Systems Maritime Australia, ANSTO and the University of Wollongong to develop advanced welding technologies for use on naval shipbuilding programs such as the Hunter-class Frigate Program. Collaboration between the industry, research and academic organisations…