Recently, HMA Ships Brisbane and Anzac of the Royal Australian Navy have conducted high-end simulated sea combat on opposite coasts as part of Exercise VIKING RAIDER.
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HMAS Anzac sailor Able Seaman Combat Systems Operator Curtis Willmore monitors his console in the Operations Room of the Frigate Simulator, as part of Exercise VIKING RAIDER at the Naval Engineering Support Centre on HMAS Stirling, WA. (Picture source: Royal Australian Navy)
HMA Ships Brisbane and Anzac fought together in a real-time maritime warfare scenario using operation room simulators in New South Wales and Western Australia respectively.
Personnel from HMAS Brisbane used the Air Warfare Destroyer Simulator at HMAS Watson to bring the Hobart Class warship’s advanced layered offensive and defensive combat capabilities to the exercise.
At the same time, personnel from HMAS Anzac used the Frigate Simulator at HMAS Stirling to add long-range air, surface and sub-surface capabilities to the scenario which saw them defend a high-value target against an adversary force.
HMAS Brisbane alongside at HMAS Kutabul. (Picture source: Wikipedia/Nick-D)
HMAS Brisbane is the second of three Hobart Class guided missile destroyers – the Hobart Class will provide air defence for accompanying ships in addition to land forces and infrastructure in coastal areas, and for self-protection against missiles and aircraft.
HMAS Anzac during exercises in the Western Australian Exercise Area in February 2016. (Picture source: Royal Australian Navy)
HMAS Anzac (III) is the lead ship of eight Anzac Class frigates built by Tenix Defence Systems at Williamstown, Victoria, for the Royal Australian Navy. The design is based on the German Meko 200 frigate.
