First Hunter-class frigate keel laid in Australia

BAE Systems Australia has officially laid the keel of NUSHIP Hunter, the first vessel in the Hunter-class anti-submarine warfare program. This event, occurring on August 24, 2026, at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia, marks the formal commencement of hull assembly for the Type 26 frigate-derived ships. The ceremony was attended by Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and the Chief of Navy, signaling a major milestone for Australia's naval defense capabilities.