Anschütz Achieves a New Design Breakthrough in the Hunter Class Initiative

Integrated maritime bridge and navigation frameworks for the Royal Australian Navy

Anschütz, recognized as a premier global provider of Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems for Warships (WINBS), was appointed as the provider of WINBS for the Australian Hunter class frigates in 2021. By late 2023, a design and manufacturing agreement for three vessels and a land-based testing framework was established. Anschütz, in collaboration with Raytheon Australia, has successfully completed the System Design Review closure (SDRc).

The upcoming Hunter class frigates will be constructed by ASC shipbuilding under the guidance of BAE Systems Maritime Australia. Anschütz is delivering combat-ready, cutting-edge WINBS for these new frigates, along with a land-based testing framework.

“We are thrilled to have achieved a significant milestone in the Hunter Class Programme alongside our collaborator Raytheon Australia and our esteemed clientele,” stated André Moritz, Head of Business Development and Sales for Australia at Anschütz. “With our WINBS, we offer the Royal Australian Navy an array of advanced capabilities and options that promise operational advantages now and in the future, alongside enhancements in logistics.”

The WINBS, meticulously designed for the Hunter Class Programme, incorporates multifunctional consoles for warship electronic chart display and information systems, paired with a distinct naval radar feature that synergizes navigational and tactical capabilities for unparalleled situational awareness. Furthermore, the WINBS is seamlessly integrated with steering gear control systems along with a tailored combat management system.

In addition to the WINBS being distinguished by its comprehensive utilization of consistent and validated data, it also boasts user-friendly, intuitive interfaces and extensive functionalities for tactical navigation and secure marine operations. The intelligent and eco-friendly system architecture merges safety standards and integrated redundancies with efficiency both on board and on land.

At present, Anschütz’ WINBS stands as the leading technology for integrated navigation and bridge frameworks in some of the largest naval surface combatant programs, including the newly developed UK Royal Navy Type 26 and Type 31e classes, the German K130 and F125 classes, and the Brazilian Tamandaré initiative.