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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Babcock announces first Phalanx Block 1B installation milestone
The recent deployment at sea of the first Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) 1B upgrade on HMS York marks a significant milestone in the contract held by Babcock as prime contractor to upgrade 16 Phalanx systems.
Under the contract, which followed the ten year Phalanx support contract previously awarded to the company, Babcock is upgrading in-service Phalanx system capability to enable Royal Navy ships to meet ever-changing requirements.
Babcock undertakes equipment procurement from the US original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Raytheon, system upgrade and integration, and trials.
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