Australia selects Raytheon for AEGIS system integration

The AEGIS combat management system, as used by the US Navy.

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has selected Raytheon Australia, through a Limited Request for Tender, to supply the combat system integration support for the AEGIS combat management system for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

The announcement was made on 15 February by Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne.

The US-made AEGIS system is being fitted in the current Hobart-class air warfare destroyers, and will also be fitted to the Hunter-class frigates under the SEA 5000 Future Frigate Program.

The agreement is scheduled to take effect starting mid-2019, and will allow Australia to have workforce continuity after their experience in integrating the AEGIS system to the Hobart-class frigates, which is now being made on the last ship HMAS Sydney.



[1] Australian Defence Magazine
[2] IHS Jane's