Ship with global appeal

摘要

The Royal Navy's next class of frigate has moved a step closer to reality, with prime contractor BAE Systems awarding E170 million worth of long-lead item production contracts to seven subcontractors. The equipment ordered for the first three Type 26 Global Combat Ships includes air weapons handling systems, communications systems, electric propulsion motor and drive systems, MT30 gas turbines, integrated navigation and bridge systems, gearboxes, and uptakes and downtakes.