L3Harris to deliver advanced management system for Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter class frigates

By Defence Industry Europe

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems Maritime Australia to provide the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) for the Royal Australian Navy's Hunter class frigates. The IPMS will play a pivotal role in managing key ship functions, including propulsion, power generation, and auxiliary systems, enhancing performance, reliability, and safety.

 

The Hunter class frigates, designed for advanced anti-submarine warfare, will benefit from L3Harris’s cutting-edge IPMS technology, previously developed for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates, upon which the Hunter design is based. The program exemplifies Australia’s commitment to building a sovereign naval capability, with construction taking place at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.

Alan Clements, Vice President, Australia, L3Harris, highlighted the importance of the program, stating, “The Hunter is one of the world’s most advanced anti-submarine warfare frigates and key to ensuring Australia has a fleet with the highest level of performance, lethality and deterrence.” Clements further emphasised L3Harris’s dedication to supporting Australia’s defence capabilities as a trusted local partner.

 

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Paul Berryman, Acting Managing Director of BAE Systems Australia – Maritime, praised the collaboration between industry leaders in delivering the Hunter class frigates. “Through the build of the Hunter class frigates, we are laying the foundations of Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and equipping Australians with critical skills and training,” he said.

L3Harris’s IPMS has been deployed in over 300 vessels across 27 navies worldwide, reflecting the company’s extensive expertise and global reputation. By incorporating insights from partnerships with navies in Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, and Canada, L3Harris has continuously refined the technology to meet the evolving needs of modern maritime defence.

 

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