The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) is modernizing its Adelaide class guided missile frigates (FFG-7) ensuring that they are effective against potential threats through to at least 2013. The prime contractor for the program is ADI ltd.
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The upgrade of the FFG ships incorporates today’s technology to enhance capability and performance while maintaining crew at current levels. The program is expected to improve offensive and self-defensive capability by the implementation of a modern, net-centric warfare systems support center, including improved air warfare systems, and anti-ship missile defense and underwater combat suite. Improved logistic, servicing and maintenance support, crew conditions.