BAE Systems Australia will keep the Royal Australian Navy’s Mk 45 naval guns combat-ready under a five-year, A$32 million contract announced by the company on 17 September 2026, covering weapons aboard Hobart-class destroyers and Anzac-class frigates. The agreement protects a versatile source of surface firepower and naval gunfire support while reducing pressure on finite stocks of high-value missiles during sustained operations. Read Full Defense News At This Link.
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BAE Systems Australia has secured a five-year, A$32 million contract to sustain and refurbish the Royal Australian Navy’s Mk 45 naval guns across its Hobart-class destroyers and Anzac-class frigates (Picture Source: BAE Systems Australia)