From the 'enhanced lethality surface combatant fleet' pdf posted by Scott Eleaurant earlier
"At least seven, and optimally 11, Tier 2 ships, optimised for undersea warfare, to operate both independently and in conjunction with the Tier 1 ships to secure maritime trade routes, northern approaches and escort military assets. Consistent with the DSR and our Terms of Reference, it is essential these vessels include the ability to:
• operate a Maritime Combat Helicopter
• provide undersea warfare through a depressed active/passive towed array sonar and have the ability to store, handle and employ lightweight torpedoes
• provide air defence through a limited number of point and self-defence systems
• provide maritime and land strike
• provide force protection"
The 25 minor war vessels includes the Navy's 6x Arafura's and 8x Evolved Capes + the Border Force's 11x Evolved Capes.
"At least seven, and optimally 11, Tier 2 ships, optimised for undersea warfare, to operate both independently and in conjunction with the Tier 1 ships to secure maritime trade routes, northern approaches and escort military assets. Consistent with the DSR and our Terms of Reference, it is essential these vessels include the ability to:
• operate a Maritime Combat Helicopter
• provide undersea warfare through a depressed active/passive towed array sonar and have the ability to store, handle and employ lightweight torpedoes
• provide air defence through a limited number of point and self-defence systems
• provide maritime and land strike
• provide force protection"
The 25 minor war vessels includes the Navy's 6x Arafura's and 8x Evolved Capes + the Border Force's 11x Evolved Capes.
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