Contracts
HMS Trenchant Begins Her RAMP at Devonport, UK
Trafalgar class nuclear powered attack submarine (SSN) HMS Trenchant has docked down at Devonport Royal Dockyard for a substantial two year Revalidation and Assisted Maintenance Period (RAMP) being undertaken by Babcock. The RAMP will ensure the submarine is safe to operate for the rest of her commi
BAE Systems Orders DCNS Heat Exchangers for UK’s Astute Subs
DCNS has signed a contract with BAE Systems to supply four high-efficiency heat exchangers for boats 6 and 7 of the Royal Navy’s Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine programme. DCNS has been a preferred supplier of BAE Systems on the Astute programme since 2001. This latest contract makes t
UK: Cassidian Optronics Presents New OMS 200 Low-Profile Optronic Mast
At this year’s DSEI exhibition in London, Cassidian Optronics GmbH, previously known as Carl Zeiss Optronics, presents its new OMS 200 low-profile optronic mast. Using newly developed passive sensors the system improves reconnaissance capabilities, especially when visibility is bad. At the same time
Terma Selected for Mid-Life Upgrade of Danish Navy’s OPVs
The Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) has chosen Terma’s solutions for its Mid-Life Upgrade of the Danish Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs). During the next four years, the THETIS-class OPVs will be updated with the SCANTER 4100 radar and the C-Flex command & Control S
VIDEO: Latest Design of UK’s New Frigates Unveiled
The latest design for the Fleet’s frigates of tomorrow have been unveiled as the first contracts were placed for equipment to be fitted to them. Thirteen Type 26 Global Combat Ships will replace the existing baker’s dozen of Type 23 frigates which have served the RN with distinction since the early
UK: HMS Enterprise Leaves Dry Dock
HMS Enterprise has emerged from dry dock sporting a new paint job after a major five-yearly upgrade. The Plymouth–based survey ship’s docking maintenance period in Falmouth included improvements to the hull, engines, living conditions and the multi-beam hydrographic sonar. The new ‘Sealion’ hull coa
Rolls-Royce to Design Gas Turbine for UK Navy’s Warship
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a contract to design the gas turbine system for the Royal Navy’s future Type 26 Global Combat Ship, which will, subject to contract, feature the world’s most powerful marine gas turbine, the Rolls-Royce MT30. Rolls-Royce will work together with prime contractor BAE Syste
Northrop Grumman Equips UK Navy’s Astute Boat 5 Sub with PMS Hardware
Northrop Grumman Corporation has supplied the final batch of Platform Management System (PMS) hardware for the Royal Navy’s Astute-class series’ boat 5 submarine. Under a performance partnering arrangement, Northrop Grumman’s Sperry Marine business unit supplied the PMS to BAE Systems Maritime–Subma
MBDA Gets Production Contract from UK MoD
On the 9th September 2013, MBDA received a £250M production contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the delivery of the Sea Ceptor air defence weapon system that comprises of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) and system equipment. Sea Ceptor will initially equip the Royal Navy’s
UK: BAE Systems to Support and Maintain Royal Navy’s OPVs
BAE Systems has today announced that it has been awarded a contract worth £22 million for the support and maintenance of the Royal Navy’s River Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) BAE Systems has a successful track record of supporting the UK’s Ministry of Defence Portsmouth based ships over the la
UK: BMT Presents New Platform Design Concepts at DSEI 2013
BMT Defence Services (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, is proud to launch two innovative, new platform design concepts at DSEI 2013. Both the BMT Venator®-110 Multi-Mission Reconfigurable Warship and the Vidar®-7 Small Modern SSK Submarine have been developed to deliver maximum capability, flexibili
BMT, Ares Shipyard to Deliver Patrol Boats for Bahrain CG
Undertaking the full detailed design including hull form optimisation, structural design and machinery layout, BMT’s team of naval architects has worked closely with the shipyard to develop a design which meets the customer’s explicit desire to maximise living space below decks, as well as create an
New Amphibious Business Development Lead for BMT
MT Defence Services (BMT), an operating company of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced the appointment of Toby Middleton as Amphibious Business Development Lead. Educated to Masters level at King’s College London, Toby has exten
UK’s MoD Awards SDP Contract Extension to BMT Hi-Q Sigma
BMT Hi-Q Sigma Ltd (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced that in partnership with Nuvia Ltd, it has been awarded a 12 month extension contract with the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). This contract will see both companies continuing to provide technical expertise and programme management s