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Anschütz has successfully progressed through the critical design review stage for its navigation systems that are set to be used in the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Program.
Anschütz’s Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (WINBS) has successfully passed the critical design review (CDR) requirements to be integrated into the Hunter Class program, marking a key milestone for the system.
With the CDR confirming that the system meets the technical and operational standards needed for the frigate program, the company is confident in its design capabilities, saying in a press statement: “This milestone confirms the maturity of the system design and marks the transition to the production and integration phase of the program.”
Delivered under a contract with BAE Systems, the WINBS features a range of components that make it a successful candidate for the frigate program, including advanced naval radar systems and multifunctional consoles.
Built on a software-defined architecture, the system is made for communal computer and network infrastructures, which the company said “supports flexible integration of customer-specific sensors and systems, ensuring adaptability to mission requirements and fleet commonality”.
Critically, the WINBS can be easily integrated with the Aegis combat system that tracks and detects enemy targets. This will enable tactical decision across navigation and combat, enhancing operational success.
“Through partnerships, technology transfer and local engineering expertise, Anschütz is contributing to sovereign capability and supporting the national shipbuilding enterprise,” the company said.
“A substantial portion of the contract value will flow through to Australian companies, reinforcing the local defence supply chain and ensuring long-term support for the Royal Australian Navy.”
The WINBS is currently being delivered to the UK, German, and Brazilian navies.
