AN/SPY-1D(V)
phased array radar for Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (all photos : Lockheed
Martin)
Minister for
Defence Materiel Jason Clare announced the arrival in Adelaide of the first two
state of the art ‘SPY’ radar array faces that will be installed on the Air
Warfare Destroyers (AWDs).
“The
multi-function SPY radar is capable of search, automatic detection, tracking of
air and surface targets and missile engagement support,” Mr Clare said.
“It works to
distinguish signals from stationary or moving targets and to identify and
reject ‘clutter’ such as clouds and flocks of birds.”
The
AN/SPY-1D(V) phased array radar will provide the Hobart Class destroyers with
comprehensive surveillance around the ship.
The SPY
radar is the main sensor for the Aegis Weapon System and is readily recognisable
by the four octagonal-shaped array faces that are located on the superstructure
of the ship.
The four
array faces send out beams of electromagnetic energy in all directions,
providing a continuous search and tracking capability for hundreds of targets.
The SPY
radar, combined with the SPQ-9B horizon search radar, will ensure each of the
AWDs go into service with state-of-the-art radar packages.
“Work on the
future HMAS Hobart and HMAS Brisbane is well underway at Techport Australia,
and work on the future HMAS Sydney will commence later this year,” Mr Clare
said.
“All three
AWDs will be armed with a 48 cell Vertical Launch System, Mk 45 5″ gun,
phalanx close-in weapon system, torpedoes, anti-ship harpoon missiles, Nulka
missile decoy system and hull mounted sonar, as well as variable depth
sonar for detection and defence against enemy submarines and torpedoes.”
“This gives
each destroyer an air defence, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare
capability as well as the ability to embark a helicopter at sea.”
The AWDs
will provide greater protection for Australian Defence Force personnel by
providing air defence for accompanying ships as well as land forces and
infrastructure on nearby coastal areas. The AWDs will also provide
self-protection against attacking missiles and aircraft.
The
AN/SPY-1D (V) radar was supplied by United States company Lockheed Martin and acquired
by the Australian Government through the Foreign Military Sales program.
(Aus DoD)
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