BMT has announced it is entering into an exclusive partnership with BAE Systems Australia to bid for the future sustainment of the Anzac Class Design Support Contract, currently the subject of a Commonwealth tender.
The newly formed partnership, called “DSC–West”, brings together the combined naval engineering and warship sustainment expertise of both companies at the Henderson maritime precinct in Western Australia.
In a media release issued by BMT, the company said the team would deliver “superior sovereign maritime solutions tailored to the Commonwealth’s evolving requirements”, emphasising access to design authority, in-depth platform knowledge, and trusted sovereign capabilities.
“This partnership represents a significant step forward in delivering outstanding sustainment outcomes for the Anzac Class,” said Graeme Nayler, Regional Business Director at BMT.
“With AMT’s extensive experience now part of the BMT organisation, we offer a truly integrated and capable team ready to support the Commonwealth in achieving enduring operational performance.”
A central part of the bid is the inclusion of Australian Maritime Technologies (AMT), which recently joined the BMT global organisation.
AMT has a long-standing track record of supporting both the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy’s Anzac Class vessels from design through to in-service support.
Rob Dunbar, Managing Director of AMT, said the company’s relationship with the original ship designer, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), would further bolster the partnership’s offering.
“We’re proud to now be part of the wider BMT group and to be partnering with BAE Systems on this important program,” Dunbar said. “By leveraging our historical knowledge and our strong relationship with TKMS, we’re well placed to ensure the continued performance of the Anzac Class fleet.”
BAE Systems Australia, which has supported the Anzac Class fleet for more than 30 years, said the partnership strengthens Australia’s sovereign defence capability.
“This teaming arrangement with BMT supports the continued growth of Australia’s sovereign defence capability in collaboration with local industry,” said Paul Berryman, Acting Managing Director of BAE Systems Australia – Maritime.
“BAE Systems has been involved with the Anzac Class for over three decades, and we remain committed to working with the Commonwealth to ensure the fleet is capable, lethal, and ready.”
BMT said the DSC–West partnership is positioned to provide agile support, long-term capability enhancements, and value through-life support, ensuring the Royal Australian Navy continues to benefit from operational reliability and readiness.
