The Morrison Government is backing Australian industry through its up to $183 billion Naval Shipbuilding Plan, with the selection of a new Capability Life Cycle Manager for the Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). Raytheon Australia has been selected to initially help support the transition into service for the OPV’s, while setting the foundations for through life asset management.
The first two Arafura class vessels are currently under construction at Osborne in South Australia, while the remaining 10 vessels will be built at Henderson in Western Australia.
Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC said this was a significant step in the development of a dynamic local industry model to manage Navy’s continuous shipbuilding program....MORE
