Contracts
UK: Construction of Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier Takes Significant Step Forward
Construction of the first Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier took a significant step forward today, as the final rings of the forward hull section came together for the first time at BAE Systems’ facility in Portsmouth Naval Base. Two huge ring sections of Lower Block 02 were joined together in
UK: BMT Nigel Gee Ltd Celebrates 25 Years of Innovative Vessel Designs
BMT Nigel Gee Ltd, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, the leading international maritime design and engineering consultancy, celebrates 25 years of innovative vessel design this year. Established as Nigel Gee and Associates Ltd in June 1986, by Nigel Gee and John Bonafoux, the company is recognised as o
Royal Navy of Oman Gets Three Corvettes
The last of three corvettes under construction by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) was formally named in a launching ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base today. Employees and guests, including senior representatives from the RNO and UK Royal Navy, gathered at the naval base to watch Lt Gene
UK: BAE Systems Signs USD 73.61 Million MFR Contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a six year, £46m contract to support the Sampson multi-function radars (MFR) on board the fleet of six Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyers. This support contract, awarded by MBDA, is designed as a forerunner to a full ‘contract for availability’ arrangement and will generate d
Deep-Water Manned Submersible Consul Successfully Passes Trials in Atlantic
Deep-water manned submersible Consul built by JSC Admiralteyskie Verfi for Russian Navy has successfully passed trials in the Atlantic, reports the shipyard’s press service. During the trials Consul dived at the depth of 6,000 meters and completed a number of technological tasks. When the state tria
India Agrees with Russia on Modernization of Admiral Gorshkov
India and Russia have settled all issues on modernization of aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Gorshkov, said the Chairman of Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev on June 6 summarizing talks with his Indian counterpart – Shivshankar Menon, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Ind
UK: HMS Trenchant Returns to HM Naval Base Devonport
The Royal Navy’s most capable and up-to-date Trafalgar Class hunter-killer submarine, HMS Trenchant, was ceremonially welcomed back into the operational fleet at a special event on Friday, 3 June. Beneath a hot sun and clear sky, the submarine crew hosted 200 of their family members and friends at H
UK: James Fisher Defence Signs USD 17.95 Million URF Contract
James Fisher Defence (‘JFD’), a division of James Fisher and Sons plc, the UK’s leading marine services provider (‘FSJ’), has been selected to undertake a comprehensive modernisation of the Swedish Navy’s Rescue Vehicle known locally as URF under a contract worth around £11m. The contract further de
Northrop Grumman Bags Contract to Upgrade Navigation Radars on Swedish Navy Patrol Boats
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Sperry Marine business unit has won a contract to upgrade the navigation radars on five Swedish navy patrol boats. Under the contract, Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine will retrofit each ship with two dual-band interswitched chart radar systems with navalized display fea
UK: Rolls-Royce Wins USD 32.33 Million WR-21 Gas Turbines Contract
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a long term contract with BAE Systems to provide in-service support for the Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers. The Type 45 Daring Class destroyers are each powered by two, cutting-edge, Rolls-Royce WR-21 gas turbines. This contract, worth £20 m
UK: Babcock Starts Work on HMS Shoreham
Babcock has started work today (2 May 2011) on HMS Shoreham, the Royal Navy’s newest Sandown class single role minehunter, now in dock at Rosyth for a five month Support Period (Docking) (SP(D)). As well as a substantial maintenance package, the programme includes a number of upgrades which will sig
Norway: Kongsberg Maritime Successfully Delivers Innovative Ultra Low Light Cameras to US Navy
Following extensive product development and factory and sea trials, Kongsberg Maritime have successfully delivered the first of its new generation of innovative ultra low light cameras to the US Navy, via Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), for use within the existing Kongsberg supplied Helicopter O
UK: Converteam Delivers First Aircraft Carrier Motor for HMS Queen Elizabeth
Power conversion specialist Converteam has completed delivery of the first of the propulsion motors for the Royal Navy’s Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers as a part of the company’s contract to design and supply major components of the electric propulsion systems for the two new ships. A
UK: Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate to Get New Lease of Life
The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate, HMS Lancaster, is undergoing an extensive refit at Portsmouth Naval Base as part of a £17.9 million contract with BAE Systems, reflecting the Company’s continued growth in support services. The mid-life upkeep will significantly upgrade the capability of the 20 year