Rohde & Schwarz Australia will design and manufacture an Integrated Communications System for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) HUNTER Class Frigate Programme (HCFP), following signature of a contract with BAE Systems Australia’s (BAESA) maritime division, Rohde & Schwarz writes in a press release
Under the initial scope of the early engineering contract, Rohde & Schwarz Australia is to provide:
- in country programme management
- systems engineering
- integration
- installation and verification services for the acquisition and introduction into service of the ICS
Rohde & Schwarz Australia Head of Maritime Domain Kieran McLaughlin said the company will leverage experience gained from integration of its Naval Integrated Communications System into the Type 26 frigate now being delivered into service with the Royal Navy, as well as the EVOLVED CAPE Class Patrol Boats for the RAN.
JH