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BAE to support US submarine weapon launch platform modernisation

17th April 2015 - 15:00 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

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BAE Systems has been awarded a three-year contract from the US Navy to provide engineering and support services for modernising US and allied submarines' weapon launch platforms.

The contract award, which was announced on 14 April, has a value of $3.4 million and total three-year value of $13.8 million.

Under the contract, BAE will provide support services such as mechanical configuration and interface control; development, analysis and integration of new weapon launch and payload systems; as well as fabrication, assembly, installation and evaluation of test facilities and naval platforms.

Mark Keeler, vice president and general manager, integrated electronics and warfare systems, BAE Systems, said: 'Our team reflects a remarkable scope of experience and knowledge, from our skilled engineers and former sailors to our youngest and newest members.

'By combining legacy knowledge with operational understanding and new engineering tools, we’ve been proudly evolving to support this important customer for more than 40 years.'

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