Viasat Inc has been awarded a $99 million order for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) terminals from US Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) on behalf of the MIDS Program Office. This order falls under a US Navy Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to ...
A new five year strategy launched to enhance maritime technology, innovation and security and reduce environmental damage. Unveiling the five-year strategy, the Secretary of State for Transport has set out the guiding principles for the UK government’s approach to managing threats and risks at home and around the world, including leveraging the ...
Babcock International has started a post-life extension (LIFEX) on the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll at Babcock Devonport’s Facility. It is the first Type 23 to begin their post-LIFEX upkeep, adopting a new innovative approach to re-certification at the Frigate Support Centre (FSC). Babcock will be overhauling key equipment and ...
The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $88 million contract to build multiple ACV-30 Production Representative Test Vehicles (PRTVs). Once delivered, the PRTVs will undergo a period of testing prior to a full-rate production decision. The ACV-30 mounts a stabilised, medium caliber Remote Turret System manufactured by KONGSBERG. The 30mm RT-20 is a ...