Raytheon Australia has secured a $277-million contract extension to support the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins-class submarine combat system.
Under the renewed agreement, the company’s 150-person team will continue providing integration, maintenance, and upgrades.
The contract covers system architecture and design, updates to the AN/BYG-1 combat system, logistics and warehousing services, and both shore-based and deployable technical support.
It also includes training initiatives to develop engineers and technicians as the Australian Navy modernizes its submarine capabilities.
“This contract extension reinforces Raytheon Australia’s 25 years of expertise as the Collins Class submarine combat system partner,” said Ohad Katz, managing director of Raytheon Australia.
Raytheon Australia has supported the Collins-class submarine combat system since the fleet entered service in the mid-1990s, working closely with local and international partners, including General Dynamics Mission Systems.
The team operates mainly from Perth’s Henderson Shipyard and HMAS Stirling, with additional support provided from the Osborne Shipyard in Adelaide and the company’s offices in Sydney.
Collins-Class Submarine Program
Canberra is investing between 4.3 and 6.2 billion Australian dollars (between $2.8 and $4 billion) in the Collins Life-of-Type Extension program to prolong the service life of the submarines.
Announced last year, the initiative aims to keep the submarines effective and mission-ready into the 2040s, ensuring a smooth transition to Australia’s future SSN‑AUKUS nuclear-powered fleet.
The project is led by ASC, with support from Saab Kockums of Sweden, the original designer of the class.
Major industry partners include Thales, Raytheon Australia, BAE Systems, Pacific Marine Batteries, and James Fisher Defence.
