UK’s Fleet Solid Support ship programme deemed on track despite steel supply concerns
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.
Terma’s C-Series suite for Indonesian vessels
Terma has received a contract to deliver a complete C-Series Combat Suite for four KCR-60 vessels of the Indonesian Navy, the company announced on 13 May.
The scope of supply for each vessel includes Terma’s C-Flex Combat Management System, SCANTER 4603 X-Band radar, C-Guard Decoy Launching System, C-Fire Electro Optical Fire Control System, and full system integration of shipborne sensors and effectors such as naval guns and missile systems. Terma will also act as combat systems integrator.
Jens Maaløe, president and CEO, Terma Group, said: ‘Terma supports Indonesia’s ambitions and aspirations of developing its own defence industry. Transfer of Technology and growing together with our partners are in line with the business philosophy of Terma.
‘We have already, together with a local partner, established a local Combat Management System development centre based on our C-Flex solution. This will further empower and also enable us to better support our Indonesian customers, and we look very much forward to further strengthening the collaboration with non-defence and defence partners in Indonesia.’
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