BAE Systems officials have said that some of its processes were not up to standard for the start of its five-ship build of Batch 2 River-class OPVs, destined for the UK Royal Navy.
Additionally, part of the reason for the award of the OPV programme was to bring about an uplift in industrial capability to the company ahead of the Type 26 order, officials said.
Attending Euronaval to showcase its range of naval systems, the company was keen to highlight its recent success with programmes such as the Type 26 win in Australia and the announcement that the design is
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RTX’s solution for DARPA’s Pulling Guard programme is intended to provide advanced maritime defence technologies to protect platforms against uncrewed surface vehicles and other threats.
The Spanish Navy’s Alvaro de Bazan-class of air defence frigates will receive the latest Aegis Weapon System technology among other modernisations to extend the service life to 2045.
Shipbuilders are saying the programme is going ahead on time as the government estimates 7.7 million tonnes of steel are needed for 2026 infrastructure projects.
In an exclusive interview with Shephard, Raytheon’s VP of Shipboard Missiles disclosed what improvements the company plans to offer for the Sea Sparrow NSV.
Delays in the construction of the Polar Security Cutter – the future substitute for the Polar Star – are likely to prolong the ageing icebreaker’s service time even more, putting the USCG in a risky position.
The adaptable design of Babcock’s Arrowhead 140 frigate, already selected by the UK Royal Navy and Poland, has led to more orders from Indonesia while other countries continue to weigh it up.
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