DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT · Awarded contract
Awarded

Replacement of Communication Management System on Royal Navy Frigates

Awarded 27 Nov 2015

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Awarded27 Nov 2015
Value£15,464,041.00
SupplierThales
AgencyDEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 3y 11mo ago7y term
Awarded 27 Nov 2015Expired 26 Nov 2022

About

The Defence Equipment & Support awarded a contract to Thales for the demonstration, manufacture, installation, and support of the KMY Replacement System (KRS), replacing the current Communication Management System on 13 Type 23 Frigates, Portsdown Technology Park, and HMS Collingwood.

The contract includes options to install and support the solution on 15 MCMVs and 1 Landing Platform (Helicopter), with further options for future fits on Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels and support under the Director Ships Maritime Combat Systems Convergence programme.

The replacement system is open and modular to facilitate integration of new radios, messaging systems, and internal communications.

The contract value is AUD 15,464,041.

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