UK-Australian partnership to bid for Anzac-class frigate support contract

Naval architecture firm BMT has formed an exclusive partnership with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the future sustainment of the Anzac-class design support contract, currently the subject of an open tender by the Australian Government.

The partnership, known as DSC–West, aims to deliver maritime solutions tailored to the government's evolving requirements.

The partnership also includes Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), which has joined BMT as part of its broader global organisation and has extensive experience providing support to the Royal Australian Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac-class frigates, from design inception to in-service support.

AMT retains a close working relationship with the original ship designer, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems of Germany.

"This partnership represents a significant step forward in delivering outstanding sustainment outcomes for the Anzac-class," said Graeme Nayler, Regional Business Director at BMT.

"With AMT’s extensive experience now part of the BMT organisation, we offer a truly integrated and capable team ready to support the Commonwealth in achieving enduring operational performance."