Royal Canadian Navy will start operating class 2 UAVs in 2028
Acquired under Canada’s Department of National Defence ISTAR UAS project, the drones will be deployed from the Halifax-class frigates.
RAN opens new training centre
The AWD Alliance's Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) project has achieved a new milestone, with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) opening its Navy Training Systems Centre at Randwick Barracks, it was announced on 7 April.
Training for the RAN's Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and AWD capabilities will be carried out at the purpose-built facility.
The first AWD, HMAS Hobart, is now being prepared for sea trials. A number of key combat systems on the vessel have now been activated including the Vertical Launch System, the Australian Tactical Interface, the Aegis Software Operating Environment and the SPY1D-V phased array radar, along with various navigation and platform systems. In the coming weeks, Hobart will complete the activation of its main engines, in preparation for sea trials later this year.
The Hobart-class multi-purpose warships will provide cross-spectrum capability to the navy, including diplomatic missions, escort duties, area air defence and joint maritime operations.
The AWD Alliance team consists of ASC, Raytheon Australia and the Department of Defence. Raytheon Australia is responsible for designing, integrating, testing and activating the Hobart class combat system for all the three destroyers, and delivering land-based associated support facilities.
Lloyd Beckett, general manager, AWD Alliance, said: ‘The activation of the combat system is an exciting time for a first-of-class ship such as Hobart. It is a further demonstration of the demanding work that we are executing on this project, and proof of our ability to manage the risks associated with highly complex integration activities. I am immensely proud of what the AWD Alliance is achieving together as one team.’
According to the alliance, Brisbane is 75% complete as it prepares for launch in the coming year; while Sydney is 49% complete, with the final block delivery to occur in May 2016.
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