Maritime Warfighter Network

Boeing Defence Australia’s Maritime Warfighter Network is a resilient, interoperable and secure communications system that will connect ships, joint and coalition assets, providing the Australian Defence Force with a single integrated communications network.

The automated system connects military assets as a single network and switches seamlessly between multiple communications bearers (e.g. SATCOM, mobile broadband, beyond line of sight radio), without the constraint of routing all communication paths back to Australia. This enables continued communication through any possible path and reduces operator workload, enhancing the Royal Australian Navy’s ability to support Joint Force capability outcomes. 

The contract was officially announced in March 2025. Initially applied to eight ships under the SEA1442 Phase 5 contract, installation on the first ship is anticipated to be completed in early 2027.