Decommissioned Royal Australian Navy Frigate HMAS Anzac FFH150 for possible transfer to Philippine Navy.
HMAS Anzac (FFH 150) is the lead ship of the Anzac-class frigates in use with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). Entering Australian service in 1996, the frigate operated as part of the INTERFET peacekeeping taskforce in 1999. In 2003, she was involved in the Battle of Al Faw, and became the first RAN ship to fire in anger since the Vietnam War.
Anzac is a long-range frigate capable of air defence, surface and undersea warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction. Anzac's combat capabilities have been significantly improved under the Anti-Ship Missile Defence upgrade program, a world class program that provides an enhanced sensor and weapons systems capability. The upgrade showcases Australian design and integration capability, with new Phased Array Radar technology designed by CEA Technologies in Canberra, upgrades to combat systems performed by Saab Systems in South Australia, and platform integration design by BAE Systems in Victoria.
"...The new general-purpose frigate will be accelerated to replace the Anzac class frigates, meaning the Transition Capability Assurance (TransCAP) upgrades are no longer required. These new general purpose frigates will be modern, capable, and more lethal, requiring smaller crews than the Anzac..." - Defence Australia
Another good platform for prolific buyers of EDAs like Poland, Greece, and Chile to buy and for the country to miss out on. On another note, when will the PN publicize their revised requirements under Re-Horizon 3?
The Navy should also look at the LOSV, derived from the "Arsenal Ship" concept which seems to be the newest trend in surface combatant fleets of today.
