The first three ships of the Hunter Class will proudly carry the names of three major Australian regions, all with strong historical maritime and naval ties. Incorporating the leading edge Australian-developed CEA Phased-Array Radar and the US Navy’s Aegis combat management system, with an Australian interface developed by Saab Australia, the Hunter Class will be one of the most capable warships in the world.

The frigates will also have the flexibility to support non-warfare roles such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. They will have the capability to conduct a variety of missions independently, or as part of a task group, with sufficient range and endurance to operate effectively throughout the region. The Hunter Class will provide the Australian Defence Force with the highest levels of lethality and deterrence our major surface combatants need in periods of global uncertainty. The Hunter Class FFGs will be built in Australia by ASC Shipbuilding at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.

Accommodation for up to 208.īAE System’s Global Combat Ship - Australia will be one of the most advanced anti-submarine warships in the world. Stability Lightship 8,167 tonnes (Feb 23)ġ83 crew not including embarked flight. Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster ReliefīAE Systems Maritime Australia /ASC Shipbuilding.

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