16.09.2021, 12:10
Zitat:US confirms SM-6 and SM-2 missiles for Hunter classhttps://www.australiandefence.com.au/def...nter-class
The US State Department has approved the provision of defence services to Australia related to the future purchase of Raytheon's SM-6 Block I and SM-2 Block IIIC missiles for the Hunter class frigates. Raytheon’s SM-2 Block IIICs will replace RAN's current stock of Block IIIB missiles. The SM-6 Block I is a longer-range air defence weapon that can also be used as an anti-ship weapon and may in the future provide a ballistic missile defence capability, which would require a Baseline 9 configuration for the Aegis combat system on board the Hunter class.
The services include development; engineering, integration, and testing (EI&T); obsolescence engineering activities required to ensure readiness; US Government and contractor engineering/technical assistance, and related studies and analysis support; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of program and logistical support.
The total estimated value is US $350 million (A$ 481 million).
Schneemann