BAE Systems wins Australian Navy artillery system upgrade contract

LOUISVILLE – BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Mk 45 Mod 2 naval artillery system for the Commonwealth of Australia, enhancing the capabilities of the Anzac-class destroyers with a new Common Control System (CCS). The initiative is designed to address the obsolescence of gun systems and extend their service life.

The CCS upgrade will bring the previous Mk 45 Mod 1 and Mod 2 gun systems into line with the Mk 45 Mod 4 configuration currently in use by the U.S. Navy. The upgrade will provide compatibility and interoperability with U.S. Navy artillery systems and prepare the Mk 45 for future precision-guided munitions, including hypersonic munitions.

Brent Butcher, vice president of weapons systems at BAE Systems, said that the CCS upgrade is the most economical way to extend the service life of the Mk 45 artillery system. It can ensure that the system remains usable for decades and can integrate advanced technology and advanced technology. Ammunition costs significantly less for future missions than buying a new gun.

Production for the contract is expected to take place at BAE Systems’ facility in Louisville, Kentucky, with the first upgraded system expected to be delivered in early 2026.

The information in this article is based on press release statements.

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