Babcock Australasia has secured a $30 million contract to deliver lift and hoist systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter class frigates. Work on the program will be conducted as part of its partnership with BAE Systems Maritime Australia and is the second key project to be delivered by Babcock on the Hunter program after also being selected to manage the fleet’s Air Weapons Handling Systems. Andrew Cridland, CEO of Babcock Australasia, said the project represented the company’s commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and safety in naval operations. “The ability to effectively move stores around a ship is ...