MOD signs £183M weapons contract

A £183M contract for a weapons system on board the Royal Navy’s new next generation Type 26 Global Combat Ship has been signed by the MOD.

US-based BAE Systems and Weapon Systems and Munitions will lead the work for bringing the weapons system into service.

Sub-contractor work will be undertaken by BAE Maritime Services Frimley & Broad Oak will develop, supply and integrate MIFS gunfire control; BAE Munitions Glascoed, will carry out the UK ammunition qualification and BAE Weapons Systems Barrow, will support the UK equipment safety cases.

The Maritime Indirect Fire System will be integrated onto the Type 26 Global Combat Ships, currently being designed by BAE Systems.

The Maritime Indirect Fire System includes the 5-inch, 62-calibre Mark 45 Naval Gun System, which is already in service with other NATO nations, including the US and Spanish navies.

The contract includes the design and manufacture of the first three guns, in addition to a training system and ammunition, and will support 43 skilled UK jobs.

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin said: “Our growing defence budget means we can invest in a cutting edge weapon system for the Royal Navy’s next generation Global Combat Ship at the best value for taxpayers.

“Along with sustaining highly skilled jobs across the country, this new contract underlines our commitment and demonstrates continued momentum in the programme.”

Deliveries of the gun to the UK are expected to start in 2020.

 

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