CANBERRA, Australia, April 29 (UPI) -- The Australian government has signed a $1.5 billion open-ended sustainment contract with Australian companies for lifetime sustainment of ANZAC-class frigates.
The strategic partnership with BAE Systems Australia Defense, Saab Australia, and Naval Ship Management Australia -- a joint venture between UGL and Babcock -- streamlines a number of existing sustainment contracts, the Department of Defense said on Friday.