Defence has signed a contract extension with Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd for sustainment of the combat system for the Collins class submarines.
Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd will provide ongoing in-service support for the Collins class submarine combat system following a 3 year and 9 month contract extension worth over $270 million.
This contract extension demonstrates Defense’s commitment to investing in Australian industry and workers to maintain a sovereign naval shipbuilding and sustainment capability.
The Government continues to invest in priority capability enhancements and sustainment for the Collins class to ensure it remains a potent and credible capability to conduct operations to safeguard Australia’s maritime approaches and sea lines of communication.
This contract extension will directly support job security for over 150 highly skilled workers across Australia.