Yes. In 2026, Australia acquired Hunter-class anti-submarine frigates, 6 planned (class cut from 9, Feb 2024 surface combatant review); 3 contracted units from BAE Systems Australia (Osborne, SA). Status: First steel cut 21 Jun 2024; keel laid 24 Aug…. Reported by Asian Military Review, 'Australia lays keel for first….
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Item | Hunter-class anti-submarine frigates (SEA 5000 Phase 1) |
| Quantity | 6 planned (class cut from 9, Feb 2024 surface combatant review); 3 contracted |
| Supplier | BAE Systems Australia (Osborne, SA) |
| Value | — |
| Status | delivered |
| Source | Asian Military Review, 'Australia lays keel for first frigate, eight years after design was selected', 2026-08-26; Defence-Blog, 2026-08 |
