Navantia Australia has contracted Australian company Scientific Management Associates (SMA) to develop and deliver specialised integrated logistic support documentation for its F-5000 future frigate design.
SMA will support the F-5000 Plans for Training Support, Facilities, Disposal and Usage Upkeep.
“Navantia Australia is committed to providing the most capable frigate for Australia,” Navantia Australia managing director Donato Martinez said. “In addition to the F-5000’s world-leading anti-submarine and general-purpose capabilities, we are committed to a highly capable logistics and maintenance program to ensure the Royal Australian Navy has full availability of these ships.”
SMA’s ILS managers and practitioners will bring their operational and technical backgrounds to assist Navantia Australia with technical advice and to participate in the Integrated Product Team for the final phase of the Sea 5000 tender.
“SMA’s personnel have extensive experience in the analysis, development, delivery and ongoing support of training, documentation and logistic support products for complex commercial and military systems and equipment,” SMA general manager John Robertson said.
“We are excited about the opportunity to support Navantia Australia on this major national program. Working with Navantia Australia will provide us with future opportunities to contribute to international programs.”