Key capabilities include:
- Microwave test capability from DC to 18GHz in a controlled environment
- High voltage test up to 100Kv in fully enclosed Faraday cage
- Purpose built inception test cage operating noise free from DC to 60Kv
- Production test and repairs capability from DC to HF of electronic assemblies from bench test to large complex electro-mechanical assemblies
- Digital ATE system to test current and legacy PECs, plus separate system to test latest in-house designed digital PECs with built-in boundary scan technology
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First Type 26 Frigate to enter the water for the first time
The first Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS GLASGOW, has begun the float off process, which will see her enter the water for the first time. -
BAE Systems awarded £4.2bn contract to build five more Type 26 frigates in Glasgow
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4.2bn contract to BAE Systems to manufacture the next five City Class Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy in Glasgow. -
HMS Anson - the most advanced submarine ever built by BAE Systems - commissioned into the Royal Navy
The latest Astute class submarine to be built by BAE Systems, HMS Anson, was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony at BAE Systems' site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, today. -
HMS Lancaster departs for NATO tasking after year of preparation by BAE Systems
HMS Lancaster has today departed Portsmouth Naval Base, marking the completion of a period of maintenance and upgrades delivered by BAE Systems to optimise her for upcoming deployments. The Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate will now spend a brief period on NATO tasking ahead of further deployments. -
BAE Systems’ new ARTISAN Radar contract for Brazil's Flagship NAM Atlântico
BAE Systems has signed a five-year contract to support its ARTISAN Radar on the Brazilian Navy’s flagship, the multipurpose aircraft carrier NAM Atlântico. -
BAE Systems celebrates 15 years of supporting the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasure vessels in the Gulf
BAE Systems today marks 15 years of supporting Operations Aintree and Kipion, the Royal Navy’s mine countermeasure (MCM) strategy in the Gulf. The defence contractor has supported the Royal Navy’s Hunt Class vessels in-region for the past 15 years – and also delivers maintenance and upkeep to the rest of the Hunt Class flotilla out of Portsmouth Naval Base. -
Over £2 billion for next phase of Dreadnought submarine build
The Ministry of Defence has announced more than £2 billion of further funding for the Dreadnought nuclear deterrent submarines, which are under construction at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness. The funding is to enable the third major phase of the programme, Delivery Phase 3, the most significant stage so far in terms of criticality, value and complexity. -
BAE Systems announces agreement to support Qatar Emiri Naval Force's Naval Base and Warships
BAE Systems has signed an agreement with Barzan Maintenance Shield and the Qatar Emiri Naval Force (QENF) to develop Warship Support and Naval Base Management Services for the QENF. -
Combat Systems deliver “super release” to support the Carrier Strike Group in 2022
A huge wave of work spanning the last two years and culminating in successful sea trials in the last few weeks has seen Combat Systems teams collaborate and successfully deliver a “super release” of software updates to both QEC Carriers, providing them with the latest capabilities required for their Carrier Strike Group and NATO deployments in 2022 and beyond.
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Radar programmes and manufacturing
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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