NEC to Supply Nine Types of Defense Equipment for Tthree Australian Frigates
TOKYO, Apr 19, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has signed a contract with the Commonwealth of Australia to supply nine types of defense equipment that will be installed on all three ships in the initial phase of the Royal Australian Navy’s SEA3000 frigate procurement program, which involves the procurement of a total of 11 ships. Under this contract, NEC will provide equipment, including underwater-related equipment, such as surface ship sonars, which are essential for enhancing the operational capabilities and reliability of naval vessels, as well as communications and navigation-related equipment, such as the UNICORN integrated communications antenna.NEC has previously supplied various sonar systems, information and communication systems, and navigation systems to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Building on this track record, NEC will provide equipment for frigates that the Commonwealth of Australia is procuring from Japan.Contract OverviewContracting Party…