Hobart-based CBG Systems has received a contract to deliver and install insulation, linings, and pinning into the first three Hunter-class frigates.
As informed, the company will deliver the components under an $83 million contract with BAE Systems Maritime Australia. CBG Systems will supply and install fire, thermal and acoustic insulation for each of the first three anti-submarine warfare frigates , which rely on stealth and soundproofing to be effective in combat.
CBG Systems will also establish operations at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, where the company will manage personnel, a workshop and office space. The firm has already successfully delivered insulation into prototype blocks for the Hunter program, a key activity designed to test and refine the tools, systems, and processes of the build methodology.
The contract award adds to the more than 140 contracts awarded for work on the first three Hunter-class frigates, with more than 80 Australian suppliers currently working on the program.
“Insulation is a fundamental part of building warships designed to hunt down submarines using cutting edge technology, sophisticated air defence, and advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities," David Shepherd, Managing Director, BAE Systems Australia – Surface Ships, said.
“The work that CBG Systems has delivered into the early stages of the program has been world-class and we are looking forward to working alongside Javier Herbon, the Managing Director of CBG Systems, and his team to deliver the next phase of the build program for NUSHIP Hunter as we move into the fit-out phase."
“This is a landmark contract for CBG Systems, and for Tasmania's Defence industry more broadly. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is a truly national endeavour, and it's a proud moment for a Tasmanian SME to be playing such a central role in delivering it," Javier Herbon, Managing Director, CBG Systems, stated.
“Our work on the Hunter program began back in 2023 on the prototype blocks, and that early experience has been invaluable as we now step up to deliver across all three Batch 1 frigates."
“This contract will see CBG Systems establish a genuine presence at Osborne, with our own personnel, workshop and office space embedded alongside the build program. It's a significant step up for a Tasmanian company, and one we're approaching deliberately, growing our South Australian team in a considered way so we can support a program of this scale and importance for the long term."