Babcock wins $30 million lift and hoists contract on Hunter frigates
• Babcock Australasia has secured a $30 million contract to enhance operational capabilities on the Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter class frigates.
• The three-ship agreement will see Babcock procure, modify, and set to work separate lift and hoist systems as part of its partnership with BAE Systems Maritime Australia.
• The contract will be the second key project to be delivered by Babcock on the Hunter program after being selected by BAE Systems Maritime.
• L3Harris, a commissioned ship by BAE Systems Maritime Australia, will design and deliver the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) for the frigates.
• The contract is part of a $137 million contract modification announced by Austal to construct two Evolved Cape-class Patrols Boats for the Australian Border Force.
• The contract was first developed for the U.K. Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates, which formed the design basis for the Hunter-class vessels.
