ASC Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia, has placed three new feasibility studies to support the Hunter Class Frigate Program. ASC Shipbuilding has placed orders with Craig International Ballistics, REDARC Defence Systems and Veem to undertake studies into whether three additional Australian companies can form part of the supply chain for the build phase of the first batch of frigates.
“We are on track to begin the prototyping phase of the Hunter Class Program at the end of this year, which is why it's vital we continue to form new partnerships with Australian industry as we look ahead to the build phase,” Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said.
Craig International Ballistics will investigate whether they can provide an Australian solution for ship bridge windows and armour protection; REDARC Defence Systems will explore if it can provide an Australian solution to LED lighting throughout the ships; and Veem will study security requirements for local propeller manufacture in Australia...MORE
