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Royal Australian Navy Final ANZAC class Frigate Readies for ASM Defence Upgrade.
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HMAS Perth (FFH 157) fitted with CEA's CEAFAR active electronically scanned array radar. CEAFAR is an active phased array radar with a unique microwave tile-based design. The combination of the microwave tile and the Digital Beam Forming (DBF) backend provides a modular, programmable and scalable solution. Picture: CEA |
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During
the upgrade, the ship will have both mast modules removed, modified and
replaced, be blasted back and repainted, and have significant sections
of the combat system replaced by the upgraded Saab Systems Mk3E system. Thousands of metres of fibre optic cables will also be installed to allow the Australian designed CEA phased array radar and other sensors to communicate with the new combat system. “The operations room will be completely overhauled, bringing the entire Anzac fleet up to current standards for ergonomics and information display,” Lieutenant Commander Petrie said. Stuart will spend about three months less in dry dock than her sister ships, and is expected to return to service following sea and harbour trials in October 2017. Prior to their ship docking, Stuart’s ship's company swapped onto HMAS Parramatta which recently underwent a similar upgrade. |
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