The contracted work, which has the potential to be expanded overtime, involves systems design engineering and requirements verification for the WINBS.

“The contract signing with Raytheon Anschütz as the navigation system integrator in this early phase of the Hunter program marks the starting point to execute and maximise localisation opportunities with the Australian industry,” Raytheon Anschütz country manager for Australia, Andrè Moritz, said.

“It shows the confidence of both the Commonwealth as well as of BAE Systems Australia in Raytheon Anschütz.”

Raytheon Anschütz is expected to leverage its experience delivering the integration of the WINBS into the United Kingdom’s Type 26 frigates, which inspired the Hunter Class design.

The company has also supported the radar replacement program for the RAN’s existing Anzac Class fleet.

Jörg Dammrich, Raytheon Anschütz’ head of naval surface combatants business unit, listed the capability benefits of the company’s offering.

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“WINBS, which is based on our SYNAPSIS integrated navigation system, has become a world-leading, scalable and modular naval navigation solution, and will serve the RAN with a state-of-the-art navigation suite over the coming decades,” he said.

The value of the subcontract has not been disclosed.

This latest award comes just weeks after Rohde & Schwarz confirmed it has signed an agreement with BAE Systems Australia’s maritime division for the design and manufacture of an integrated communications system (ICS) for use on board the RAN’s future frigates.

According to the company, the initial scope includes in-country program management, systems engineering, integration, installation and verification services ahead of the procurement of the integrated communications system for the next-generation anti-submarine warfare vessels.

[Related: Rohde & Schwarz selected as communication systems integrator for Hunter Class frigate]

Charbel Kadib

News Editor – Defence and Security, Momentum Media

Prior to joining the defence and aerospace team in 2020, Charbel was news editor of The Adviser and Mortgage Business, where he covered developments in the banking and financial services sector for three years. Charbel has a keen interest in geopolitics and international relations, graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a double major in politics and journalism. Charbel has also completed internships with The Australian Department of Communications and the Arts and public relations agency Fifty Acres.