Queensland manufacturer Craig International Ballistics will supply ballistic protection windows for the first three Hunter class frigates under an agreement with BAE Systems Maritime Australia.
Craig International Ballistics will manufacture dozens of windows for each vessel, as well as the frames for the windows and the wiper systems. Each of the six window types will have unique protective qualities, including ballistic protection, fire retardant properties and noise reduction.
Craig International Ballistics is the latest Australian company to be awarded a contract to supply products and services for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
“Craig International Ballistics continues to make a significant investment in research and development and processing plant and equipment to remain a market leader, and to continue to provide our war fighters with the best possible ballistic protection," James Craig the CEO of Craig International Ballistics said.
“Our whole team is very proud of the work we do here on the Gold Coast, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with BAE Systems and the Australian Defence Force.”