Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract

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Provision of Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) for Royal Navy Urgent Capability Requirement

Awarded 29 Nov 2022

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Awarded29 Nov 2022

Value£16,603,402.00

SupplierThales UK Ltd

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 3mo ago3y 8mo term

Awarded 29 Nov 2022Expired 30 July 2026

About

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Thales UK Ltd for the provision of Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and ancillaries under a Military Owned Military Operated (MOMO) arrangement, to be delivered to the Royal Navy and integrated onto a Naval Warship.

The contract supports a Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) Urgent Capability Requirement for forward presence shipping to counter crewed and uncrewed surface vessels in an operational theatre.

The scope includes delivery of a FTUAS system at a UK Royal Navy Air Station, technical information, through life support, and training for operators and maintainers.

The capability is designed to find, fix, track, and assess fast inshore attack craft, operating alone or in large numbers, with permanent embarkation on a warship for persistent, integrated capability, and includes a Maritime Surface Surveillance Radar for the 'find' function.

The contract value is AUD 16,603,402.

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