The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Canberra. Credit: BAE Systems.

BAE Systems has collaborated with Atlantic & Peninsula Australia, Saab, and Navantia to support the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) landing helicopter dock (LHD) assets.

The programme team will maintain the capabilities of the LHD assets, and optimise their sustainment and support system.

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BAE Systems has submitted its bid to the Australian Government for the continued delivery of sustainment and support services for the RAN’s Canberra-class ships and the LHD Landing Craft (LLC), in addition to associated support facilities on shore.

BAE Systems Australia was selected as the principal contractor for the Canberra-class project. It will provide the initial five-year in-service support for the vessels.

The company has provided support for the Australian Navy ships HMAS Canberra and HMAS Adelaide from Garden Island facility.

“Our commitment to maritime sustainment, as well as our role in shipbuilding, supports the government’s plans for a future naval shipbuilding industry.”

BAE Systems Australia chief executive Gabby Costigan said: “BAE Systems is proud to have submitted its response to the Australian Government for the LHD asset-class prime contractor (ACPC) programme.

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“We have a long history of supporting the LHD and maritime sustainment for the RAN that not only includes the LHD but also four other classes of ships.”

Costigan added: “We have partnered with the right companies to ensure we provide the best customer offering. Our commitment to maritime sustainment, as well as our role in shipbuilding, supports the government’s plans for a future naval shipbuilding industry that delivers comprehensive Australian industrial capability and supports local jobs and the wider economy.”

Atlantic & Peninsula Australia has provided support to HMAS Choules, while Saab has offered combat systems.

As the LHD platform designer, Navantia has developed hulls for the Canberra-class ship.

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