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Tuesday, June 03, 2014

BAE Systems announces new suppliers for Type 26 Global Combat Ship Frigate programme


BAE Systems has today announced new design contracts for the Type 26 Global Combat Ship, which will play a vital role in the programme to deliver the Royal Navy’s next generation surface warship.

Six Design Development Agreements have been awarded covering key areas such as propulsion, ventilation and electrical equipment, as well as combat and navigation systems.

The design contracts have been awarded to the following companies:
  • Babcock for the ship’s Air Weapons Handling System
  • DCNS for work on the vessel’s propulsion shaftlines
  • GE Energy Power Conversion for the Electric Propulsion Motor and Drive System
  • Imtech for the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System, and the Low Voltage Electrical equipment
  • Raytheon to develop the Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems
  • Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions for the ship’s Fixed Firefighting Systems
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