The first of the Royal Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) has been formally named at the BAE Systems Scotstoun shipyard, with Lady Sponsor Rachel Johnstone-Burt breaking a bottle of whisky over the bow. Named in honour of the Forth River, the new 90m OPV is due to start sea trials prior ...
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with defence and security company Saab to provide product support and maintenance to the Swedish Navy’s underwater weapon systems. The SEK 236M contract will allow FMV to place orders for support and maintenance during 2017-2019. Saab has unique expertise, with world-leading experience ...
The MOD has announced millions of pounds worth of investment in facilities at HMNB Clyde, which will bring economic and community prosperity to the region. An agreement has been signed between the UK Government, Royal Navy and Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership which will bring jobs, transport, leisure and business ...
World leader in the design and manufacture of navigation and security surveillance radar, Kelvin Hughes, has announced a series of contract wins for its SharpEye™ radar system. Last week, a number of Malaysian contracts were signed, the first of these was with the Royal Malaysian Navy. Kelvin Hughes will provide SharpEyeDoppler radars for each ...
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