Rolls-Royce Canada says its Peterborough naval marine facility has landed contracts to help “future-proof” new combat ships of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy.
The company announced it has signed two contracts with BAE Systems (a British defence contractor) — to supply low-noise propellers and mission bay handling technologies for three new Type 26 frigates.
One of the ships is currently under construction at BAE’s shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Rolls-Royce says its mission bay handling system will enable “efficient movement” of cargo, crafts, munitions and other supplies and features a launch and recovery system.
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The propellers will be designed for extremely low underwater-radiated noise to assist in the ship’s key role of anti-submarine warfare, the company said.
“The Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates will be globally deployable, multi-mission warships capable of undertaking a wide range of roles,” Don Roussinos, president of Rolls-Royce Naval, said.
“We’re proud to be supplying our pioneering mission bay handling system, which will ensure flexibility and adaptability throughout the life of the ships, whatever their future mission.”
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“With Rolls-Royce contracted to supply the low-noise propellers and mission bay technologies, these vessels will have the highest standards of capability and adaptability that the Royal Navy needs to continue to protect U.K. national interests,” said Nadia Savage, BAE Systems Type 26 program director.No financial details were disclosed or whether the contracts will mean additional jobs in Peterborough.In 2015, Rolls-Royce expanded its facilities at its Neal Drive property in the city (one of two along with a site on The Queensway), announcing at the time it would be doubling its workforce to 140.
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