The second RAN ANZAC class frigate to go through the Project SEA 1442 Phase 4/4B Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) has returned to the water after completing the upgrade. HMAS Anzac joined sister ships HMASs Arunta and Perth at Henderson to receive upgrades to its ventilation and sewage systems, improvements to the diesel engines, a new IFF system, the installation of CEAFAR2-l phased-array air-search radar, and the replacement of the ship’s communications systems under the parallel Project SEA 1442 Phase 4. Martin Manaranche 09 Jun 2020 Royal Australian Navy press release / LEUT Gary McHugh (author)
RAN picture Xavier is based in Paris, France. The upgrade program, known as AMCAP and being implemented by the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) Alliance, is now onto its third ANZAC-class Frigate after HMA Ships Major Projects Implementation Manager Commander Mark Williams said the new mast was designed to accommodate the “Effective search radars form an integral part of a ship’s capability and as such it is imperative the technology used in that system is the latest that’s available. The SPS-49, which is being replaced as part of AMCAP, has served the frigates well but it is important to keep pace with modern technology to maintain the robust frontline capability provided by these ships. Director General Major Surface Ships Commodore Rob Elliott recently paid a visit to HMAS Anzac (FFH 150) to check on the progress of the latest Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Anzac Class Frigate to undergo its Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program at Henderson Shipyard, Western Australia. Director General Major Surface Ships Commodore Rob Elliott recently paid a visit to HMAS Anzac to check on the progress of the latest Anzac Class Frigate to undergo its Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program at Henderson Shipyard, Western Australia. HMAS Anzac (seen here post upgrade) is the second of eight RAN frigates of the class to have completed the AMCAP programme. Aerial photograph of HMAS Arunta coming alongside to berth next to HMAS Anzac, right, at Fleet Base West, WA. Director General Major Surface Ships Commodore Rob Elliott recently paid a visit to As part of the visit, Commodore Elliott was given an in-depth insight into the upgraded capabilities provided by the SEA1442 Phase 4 project (Maritime Communications Modernisation) and SEA1448 Phase 4B (Anzac Air Search Radar Replacement) project.“It was a privilege to show Commodore Elliott the upgrades taking place on board “It also gave the command team the opportunity to discuss our current working arrangements and the efficiency of the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA).”The aim of AMCAP is to upgrade and update the capability of the Anzac Class Frigates to maintain relevance, and to ensure the class remains effective until the introduction of the Hunter Class Frigates.There are three major elements of the upgrade, that is, a new communications suite, the new air search radar, and the platform systems remediation (PSR).The PSR will see the upgrade of systems such as the propulsion control, fridges, waste management, and water production.The AMCAP upgrade is a WAMA project which is a four-way alliance between the Commonwealth’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Saab Australia, BAE Systems and Naval Ship Management Australia. HMAS Warramunga gets a new mast as part of the Anzac Class Midlife Capability Assurance Program upgrade, at Henderson Shipyard, WA. Anzac AMCAP on Track (Source: Royal Australian Navy; issued Feb 11, 2020) Director General Major Surface Ships Commodore Rob Elliott recently paid a visit to HMAS Anzac to check on the progress of the latest Anzac Class Frigate to undergo its Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program at Henderson Shipyard, Western Australia. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Institute of Technology (FIT). Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) HMAS Anzac has joined HMAS Arunta as the second Anzac-class frigate to undergo the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade. Xavier has been covering naval defense topics for nearly a decade.Third ANZAC-class Frigate gets her new mast as part of AMCAP upgradeWe use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.