BAE Systems has secured a $184 million (£145 million) contract from the US Marine Corps for the full-rate production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). This award, designated as FRP 6A, forms part of the ongoing Lot 5/6 contract and marks a significant milestone as the total number of ...
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has awarded a £10 million contract to Thales UK for the delivery of next-generation Remote Control Centres (RCCs), marking a significant advancement in the Royal Navy’s transition toward a hybrid fleet. The contract, announced at the end of last year, is a primary component of ...
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has formally handed over the experimental vessel XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy, marking a significant step in the UK’s development of autonomous underwater systems. The vessel, the largest uncrewed submarine ever operated by the service, is the culmination of Project Cetus, a joint initiative ...
Babcock International Group has announced two significant developments at its Rosyth facility, reinforcing the site’s strategic importance to both UK and international naval programmes. The milestones include the formal keel laying for HMS Formidable, the third Type 31 frigate for the Royal Navy, and the confirmation of a new contract ...
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