Rockwell Collins has received a $67 million, six-year contract from Raytheon Company in support of the US Navy and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to complete the subsystem development required for production of its next-generation Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS). Rockwell Collins is a major supplier to the programme ...
Ricardo has been awarded a two-year contract by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) to provide impartial and independent technical advice and support on all aspects of both in-service and planned future marine diesel installations. The contract will involve Ricardo providing expert technical support for marine diesel engines in the power range ...
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that the first steel will be cut on the Navy’s next-generation frigates next summer. During a visit to BAE’s Govan shipbuilding yard, the Defence Secretary confirmed that work on the hull of the first of eight Type 26 Global Combat Ships will begin next summer. Work ...
Lockheed Martin has led the celebrations to recognise the 25th anniversary of the Royal Navy’s Merlin anti-submarine and anti-surface helicopter. An event held in Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard brought together past and present members of the Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy and industry team in celebration of the milestone. Awarded in October 1991, the £2.2 billion Merlin ...