The first two fabricated prototype units undergo vertical construction.
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An aerial photograph of South Australia's Osborne Naval Shipyard. Credit: ANI
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BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history – the design and build of nine anti-submarine warfare frigates, known as the Hunter class.
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Prototyping Delivery Manager Molly, standing in front of the first prototype unit at the Osborne Naval Shipyard. To move the unit, the team required the help of a 96-wheeled Self-Propelled Modular Transporter, which travels at a steady 1km per hour.
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The visualisation suite at the Osborne Naval Shipyard provides our employees with the ability to digitally review interior and exterior specifications before frigate construction begins.
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Developing and testing innovative solutions in a controlled environment at Tonsley removes risk during the warship construction phase, and has already led to improved outcomes for our employees at Osborne.
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Roisin experimenting with the motion tracking measurement system.
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A program the size of Hunter provides a great number of opportunities for Australian businesses.
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