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09 November 2023
by Ridzwan Rahmat
A model of the Tasman-class corvette, offered by Austal, Civmec, and Navantia Australia for the Royal Australian Navy’s requirements, on display at Indo Pacific 2023. (via FTI Consulting)
Austal, Civmec, and Navantia Australia have jointly proposed a new corvette design in anticipation of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) upcoming requirements.
The concept is being proposed “in recognition of the navy’s urgent need for increased strike capability”, reads a statement issued by the teaming arrangement in conjunction with the Indo Pacific 2023 maritime exhibition, which is taking place from 7 to 9 October in Sydney.
Australia recently embarked on a Defence Strategic Review (DSR) exercise, which seeks to improve the country’s defence posture and structure amid an evolving threat landscape.
Among areas that are being improved in the review include the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) ability to precisely strike targets at longer ranges, including from its ships.
In view of this requirement, Austal, Civmec, and Navantia Australia have proposed a corvette design that “combines the manoeuvrability of a Tier 2 vessel, with the powerful weaponry of a major surface combatant”, the statement added.
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