Detailed Design Review for SEA 1442 Phase 3 completed on schedule
19 November 2008
- Maritime Communications Modernisation.
The project involves the introduction of an Internet Protocol (IP) based Maritime Tactical Wide Area Network (MTWAN) into the Royal Australian Navy, in support of the Australian Defence Force's Network Centric Warfare concept. The MTWAN will provide the foundation for future maritime communication systems integration and implementation.
Thales's innovative solution involves an integrated Internet Protocol (IP) based digital environment, interfacing with the RAN's existing analogue system. This approach provides future-proofing through the use of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) components and reduces through life support costs.
The MTWAN is scheduled to be installed on all eight ANZAC frigates, Australia's four guided missile frigates (FFGs), as well as HMAS MANOORA, HMAS KANIMBLA and HMAS SUCCESS, with the first installation at the Fleet Network Centre scheduled in December 2008.
Thales has broad experience not only with the RAN's communications systems, but also with IP technologies on international naval platforms including France's Scorpene submarine program, the Franco Italian Multi-Mission Frigate (FREMM) program, and the future UK CVF aircraft carrier.
IP technology is the new standard for MTWANs among major navies, with an increasing implementation in voice systems. With SEA 1442 Phase 3, the RAN has achieved another major target against Milestone 1 - Networked Maritime Task Group 2010 from the ADF NCW roadmap.
Chris Jenkins, Thales Australia's managing director, said: "The on-time completion of the Detailed Design Review marks an important step towards a significant upgrade in RAN capability across the fleet".
"IP technology is the solution for today and tomorrow - an efficient, effective and proven way to deliver this capability. Other older technology systems have now been relegated to the history books. Thales has the resources both in Australia and overseas to deliver IP technology solutions for Navy well-suited to meet the challenges of the years ahead."
About Thales
Thales is a leading international group, addressing defence, aerospace and security markets worldwide. Thales's expertise in its core markets spans the entire value chain, providing all the capabilities its customers require, from equipment and systems to comprehensive support services, and including prime contracting on large-scale programs. Thales's leadingedge technology is supported by 22,000 R&D engineers who offer a capability to develop and deploy field-proven mission-critical information systems. To this end, the group's civil and military businesses develop in parallel and share a common base of technologies to serve a single objective: the security of people, property and nations. The group builds its growth on its unique multi-domestic strategy based on trusted partnerships with national customers and market players, while leveraging its global expertise to support local technology and industrial development. Thales employs 68,000 people in 50 countries with revenues in 2007 of AUD21.5 billion.
Thales Australia is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force and is also present in commercial sectors ranging from air traffic management to security systems and services. Employing 3,700 people in over 35 sites around the country, Thales Australia recorded revenues in 2007 amounting to over AUD1 billion.
Press contact
Libby Noble
Thales Australia
+61 (0)2 9562 3150/+61 (0)434 155 881
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