Shipbuilding
UK: BAE Systems Holds Keel Laying Ceremony for Sixth Astute Class Submarine
Assembly of the Royal Navy’s sixth Astute Class attack submarine, Agamemnon, has begun at Barrow-in-Furness. The keel, which is the first part of the boat to be built, was unveiled at a ceremony at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness by Defence Minister Philip Dunne yesterday, 18 July. It com
BAE Systems to Ensure Safe Landing of US Navy Pilots
U.S. Navy pilots count on air traffic control and landing systems to be fully operational so they can land safely every time. BAE Systems helps to make that happen. The company has received a $78 million contract to continue providing the Navy with the technical and engineering services needed to gu
BAE Systems Lands USNS Carl Brashear Contract
BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair, located in San Francisco, Calif., has received a $ 10.7 million contract from Military Sealift Command, the leading provider of ocean transportation for the US Navy. The contract includes a 56-calendar day regular overhaul and dry docking availability of USS Ca
Canadian Govt Exercises USD 531Mln Option for Victoria In-Service Support
The Government of Canada has exercised a five-year extension option for the Victoria In-Service Support Contract with Babcock Canada Inc. for the continued in-service support of the Royal Canadian Navy’s fleet of four Victoria-class submarines. The $531-million option period was the first for the Vi
BAE Systems Receives USD 40 Mln Naval Canister Contract
BAE Systems received a $40 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce canisters used to store, transport and launch a wide range of missiles. The contract has the potential for additional annual contract awards. If all options are exercised, the total value could exceed $400 million. “BAE System
USA: BAE Blazes the Trail in Naval Warfare Development
BAE Systems was awarded a $34.5 million contract from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for the development of the Electromagnetic (EM) Railgun under Phase 2 of the Navy’s Innovative Naval Prototype (INP) program. The focus of Phase 2 is to advance the Railgun technology by maturing the launcher an
Second Island Installed on UK’s New Carrier
The iconic aft superstructure of the Royal Navy’s next-generation aircraft carrier was on Friday fixed firmly on her flight deck – all but completing the look of HMS Queen Elizabeth. The 753-tonne structure, which serves as the air traffic control centre for the 65,000-tonne warship, was lowered int
USA: BAE Systems Pens Mk 41 VLS Contract
BAE Systems has received a $91.4 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide engineering and technical services in support of the design, manufacturing, installation, testing and product improvements for the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS). “This contract and our long history on this progra
Top News of the Week June 24 – June 29, 2013
Royal Navy of Oman Takes Delivery of First Khareef Class Warship The first warship built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) as part of Project Khareef for the design, build and delivery of three corvettes, has been formally handed over in a ceremony at HM Naval Base Portsmouth today. Fr
Royal Navy of Oman Takes Delivery of First Khareef Class Warship
The first warship built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) as part of Project Khareef for the design, build and delivery of three corvettes, has been formally handed over in a ceremony at HM Naval Base Portsmouth today. Employees and guests, including senior representatives from the Roy
Babcock Starts HMS Pembroke’s Upkeep Period
Following the recent departure of HMS Penzance from Babcock’s Rosyth dockyard after a successful upkeep period, Babcock has now started work on Sandown class mine hunter HMS Pembroke, in dock at Rosyth for a similar six month Support Period (Docking) (SP(D)) under the Surface Ship Support Alliance (
HMS Iron Duke Returns to Sea after 16-Month Upgrade
Portsmouth-based HMS Iron Duke has returned to sea after a 16-month upgrade and now boasts one of the world’s most advanced radar systems. The Type 23 frigate is the first Royal Navy ship to be fitted with Artisan – a 3D radar 5 times better than the old version it replaces. Iron Duke left Portsmout
Top News of The Week June 17-22, 2013
USS Enterprise to Return to Newport News Shipbuilding USS Enterprise (CVN 65) will return to Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) with shipbuilders on board on Thursday, June 20. UK: Final Section of HMS Queen Elizabeth Heads for Rosyth The final section of HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of two new aircr
Brazilian Navy Gets Arguari OPV
Araguari, the third of three Ocean Patrol Vessels built by BAE Systems, was handed over to the Brazilian Navy in a ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Base today. Employees joined guests from the Brazilian Navy and UK Royal Navy, to watch as members of the ship’s company raised the ensign for the first tim