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Rolls-Royce wins contract for MTU propulsion systems for Type 31 frigates

Maritime June 3, 2020

Rolls-Royce is to supply complete MTU propulsion systems for five new Type 31 general-purpose frigates for the Royal Navy. In total, the order comprises of 40 engines and generator sets to be used for main propulsion and on-board power generation, the MTU Callosum propulsion control and monitoring system, and Integrated Logistics ...

Royal Navy helicopters join fight against coronavirus in south-west

Maritime April 2, 2020

Royal Navy helicopters are playing their part in the national struggle against the coronavirus, helping millions of Britons in the West Country. As part of the Royal Navy support to the NHS throughout the UK during the pandemic, Merlin helicopters from Culdrose will act as flying ambulances and transporters, flying supplies ...

Babcock wins DE&S contract for inflatable boats

Maritime March 19, 2020

Babcock International, in partnership with Wing Inflatables Inc., has secured a five-year contract to provide more than 200 inflatable boats to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Boat Support Team for Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Dive teams. This follows the recent award of the Boat ...

DIO announces suppliers joining the Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework

Land March 13, 2020

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced three new suppliers chosen to join the Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework. The Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework (NTSP) will be joined by KAD (KBR, Assystem, Dooson Babdock), Nuvia, and ACA (Atkins Cavendish Alliance) following a procurement process. NTSP is a 7-year framework, with ...