Eptec Defence Solutions Secures Hunter class Frigate Blast and Paint Contract

30 Juli 2025

Abrasive blast and paint service of first Hunter class frigate (photos: EDS)

Eptec Defence Solutions has been awarded a 10-year contract for the supply of abrasive blast and paint services into the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

The contract — the value remaining commercial in confidence — marks the largest supply agreement in Eptec’s history and will see the company deliver critical blast and paint services for the first three Hunter class anti-submarine warships to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy.

A specialist naval defence, marine and industrial contractor in asset preservation and rehabilitation, Eptec has been providing blast and paint services to the Royal Australian Navy for over 25 years. 

The company is also a trusted partner to BAE Systems Australia through the Partnering4Success program, a supply chain initiative that strengthens collaboration with SMEs and is focused on increasing Australian sovereign capability locally and in export markets. 

"We welcome Eptec into the Osborne Naval Shipyard and look forward to a successful partnership with Pier and his team," said Paul Berryman, Acting Managing Director of BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

First Hunter class frigate will be commissioned in 2032 (photo: EDS)

“Our partnership with the Commonwealth to deliver the Hunter program is a world-class enterprise building stealth-capable anti-submarine frigates that will be in service for decades. 

"Blast and paint services are a critical factor when it comes to ensuring the longevity of each frigate and the Eptec team is renowned for its global expertise and capability in the preservation of naval ships.

“Construction of the first three Hunter class frigates is creating real opportunities for our trusted industry partners and ensures we work together to build an industry focused on continuous naval shipbuilding.”  

“This contract is the culmination of a decade of focused investment in our defence safety, quality, people, technology, and equipment; and clearly demonstrates the unique delivery capabilities Eptec offers key defence clients," said Pier Nissotti, General Manager of Eptec Defence Solutions.

“As the largest Australian industry provider of our specialised services, our capabilities and track record of successful project delivery are unmatched.”

(BAE Systems Australia)