This project seeks to regain a comparative regional maritime capability by upgrading four (originally six)

Adelaide Class FFGs, and to ensure that they remain effective and supportable until their removal from service between 2015 and 2021. Royal Australian Navy (RAN) FFGs are a derivative of the United States (US) Navy Oliver Hazard Perry FFG-7 class Guided Missile Frigates. Each FFG is receiving an improved Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) system; an On Board Training System; an Electronic Support System; an upgraded Underwater Warfare System, upgraded diesel generators and other ship systems. The upgrade project is also establishing a shore-based Operator and Team Trainer system and a Warfare System Support Centre (WSSC).