$200million for new navy radio network

Communication systems on Royal Australian Navy ships will be upgraded under a $200million program with Boeing Defence Australia.

FILE PHOTO: HMAS Brisbane, one of three Hobart-class destroyers in the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet. Photo by Petty Officer Yuri Ramsey.

Brisbane will be home to the main hub for design and development work for this project.

The contract will deliver a state-of-the-art secure and interoperable communications system known as the Maritime Warfighter Network and will provide the Australian Defence Force with a single, integrated communications network.

Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery Pat Conroy said the upgrades would enhance Navy’s ability to conduct operational tasks such as surveillance and multi-domain strike.

EDITOR’S NOTE: With government self praise and overused PR talking points removed, this press release has been cut by half. You’re welcome ????

 

 

 

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