MARITIME
BAE Systems has received a $114.5 million contract from the US Navy to undertake the maintenance and modernisation of the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley. The deal is good news for BAE Systems’ Norfolk shipyard, which currently employs around 1,200 people and hundreds of sub-contractors. The shipyard is expected to hire additional ...
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has visited the new Taunton headquarters of UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to commend its staff on vital contributions to Defence, UK Government and economic growth around the world. Mr Williamson met with UKHO staff to talk about its role in supporting maritime navigation, safety, security and marine ...
Canada’s Combat Ship Team has been awarded the Canadian Surface Combatant design contract by Canadian Surface Combatant prime contractor, Irving Shipbuilding. BAE Systems, CAE, Lockheed Martin Canada, L3 Technologies, MDA and Ultra Electronics partnered as Canada’s Combat Ship Team to offer the Royal Canadian Navy the most advanced and modern warship design, the Type ...
Babcock International has been awarded a configuration management contract by the Ministry of Defence for the Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) surface ship fleet. Supported by Allan Webb Ltd – who will provide specialist data interrogation skills – this four year contract, with potential extensions, will see Babcock ...
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