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The UK withdrew from participation in the tri-national Project Horizon / common new-generation frigate (CNGF) programme for the UK, France and Italy and the project was terminated in October 1999. The Type 45 programme gained benefit from work done on Project Horizon, for example, the principa...
These vessels are 21st Century warships that will replace the Type 23 Frigate as the workhorse of the British Fleet, undertaking the Royal Navy's three core roles - warfighting, maritime security and international engagement - on the world stage. GAJT protect...
In this chapter we take a broader look at large-scale naval procurement than is usually done by defence or policy analysis in isolation, focussing on the planned purchases of the British BAE Systems’ Type 26 frigate by both Canada and Australia. We argue that successful procurement/implementation...
As a major supplier to the UK Government’s multi-billion-pound Type 26 frigate programme, the company manufactures high-pressure gas storage systems for the City-class vessels.Andrew said: “HMS Sheffield will be at the forefront of our world-leading Royal Navy for decades to come, providing...
Paul Sweeney向UKDJ透露,由于澳洲与加拿大都采用Type 26巡防舰设计来发展本国的防空舰,这提供英国造舰产业一个难得的机会,建立一个真正国际化的联合造舰产业。Paul Sweeney称,英国国防部内部与BAE System正在初步讨论,以Type 26的建造计画为基础,进一步发展下一代防空舰艇来取代Type 45;这个构想暂时称为「T4X」,...
USS Fletcher in June 1942 as completed USS Fletcher Ms12, battle of Tassafaronga November 1942 USS La Valette, MS 12 late 1942 USS Leutze Ms36 scheme 16d, 1944 USS Twiggs (low bridge type) MS32/6d, 1944 USS Kidd (Low bridge Type), Ms22, 1945 ...
This allowed us to get up close to the nesting Frigate birds. For me, this was a highlight. Our boat driver was knowledgeable about their life history and nesting behavior. Just awesome to see so many in one place and witness the males puffing out their red chest to attract females. We...
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BAE Systems secures naval gun contract for UK Type 31 frigate programmeRichard Scott, LondonJane's Navy International