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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. -
BAE Systems begins delivery of new programme to support the Royal Navy in Portsmouth
Today, BAE Systems marks its first day as part of the team that will deliver the five year Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) alongside the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the Royal Navy. -
BAE Systems successfully completes planned overseas support of Carrier Strike Group
BAE Systems has successfully completed the management and delivery of planned overseas support for the UK’s Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21). The carrier group sailed from the UK in May and has been supported by BAE Systems throughout its deployment.
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Sea Boat [SB]
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Patrol Boat [PB]
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Search and Rescue Boat [SAR]
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Special Operations Boat [SO]
Optimise for mission success
Boats can be configured to deploy from land, sea and air. All options come with a deck track system that allow for mission specific arrangement of seats and equipment. Each of the above options can be further individually configured:
Propulsion
- Inboard [Pacific]
- Outboard [Arctic
Role
- Sea Boat [SB]
- Patrol Boat [PB]
- Search and Rescue Boat [SAR]
- Special Operations [SO]
Length
- From 8m to 10.5m [800 - 1050]
Equipment options
- Weather protection
- Ballistic protection
- Weapon mounting
- Shock mitigation seats
- Lifting points
- Engine options
- Radar and navigation systems
- Communications systems
- Role specific equipment e.g. diver ladders
- Autonomous capability
Designed for operations
StormBlade provides a new generation of configurable, multi-purpose boats. Designed to provide improved performance to support operations including interception, force protection, boarding operations, counter terrorism, policing, anti-piracy or search and rescue. Customers can optimise the size, design and equipment to deliver adaptable mission ready boats.
Robustness, reliability and longevity
Reduced physical impact
Through-life support
Special Operations
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Fast Interceptor Craft
The Fast Interceptor Craft range is designed specifically for the demanding military and coastguard sector. Available in several variants, they are carefully tailored to suit each individual operator’s particular requirements. These boats have a formidable reputation and are currently in service with UK Special Forces and overseas agencies.
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StormBlade® hull form
Optimise for Mission Success. The StormBlade hull form is the result of intense development and is an evolutionary design building on the pedigree of our proven in-service world-class boats.
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Arctic Boats
Arctic is a versatile range of high performance outboard sea kindly hull forms, optimised to suit the requirements of the demanding military and para military sector. Our Arctic craft have been proven by a vast array of end-users including Royal Marines, Special Forces, Coastguard Agencies and Lifeboat services.
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Rigid Raiding Craft
For the last 30 years our range of Rigid Raiding Craft has been setting the standard in light assault craft. The 5.2 metre was first developed in the 1970s and the 6.5 metre Beach Raider was developed subsequently, in response to the need for a craft with increased capacity. Both variants are in operation today with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and other overseas agencies.
Sea and patrol boats
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Our Pacific range
Our range of performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) is designed and built primarily for maritime counter terrorism, policing, anti-piracy and search and rescue operations.
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StormBlade® hull form
Optimise for Mission Success. The StormBlade hull form is the result of intense development and is an evolutionary design building on the pedigree of our proven in-service world-class boats.
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Arctic Boats
Arctic is a versatile range of high performance outboard sea kindly hull forms, optimised to suit the requirements of the demanding military and para military sector. Our Arctic craft have been proven by a vast array of end-users including Royal Marines, Special Forces, Coastguard Agencies and Lifeboat services.
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Pacific 24
Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) certified, the Pacific 24 Mk IV inboard Rigid Inflatable Boat is proven in service with the UK Ministry of Defence, UK police and overseas military organisations, further strengthening our position as designers and builders of the world’s most technically advanced RIBs.
Military and professional
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Our Pacific range
Our range of performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) is designed and built primarily for maritime counter terrorism, policing, anti-piracy and search and rescue operations.
-
StormBlade® hull form
Optimise for Mission Success. The StormBlade hull form is the result of intense development and is an evolutionary design building on the pedigree of our proven in-service world-class boats.
-
Arctic Boats
Arctic is a versatile range of high performance outboard sea kindly hull forms, optimised to suit the requirements of the demanding military and para military sector. Our Arctic craft have been proven by a vast array of end-users including Royal Marines, Special Forces, Coastguard Agencies and Lifeboat services.
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Rigid Raiding Craft
For the last 30 years our range of Rigid Raiding Craft has been setting the standard in light assault craft. The 5.2 metre was first developed in the 1970s and the 6.5 metre Beach Raider was developed subsequently, in response to the need for a craft with increased capacity. Both variants are in operation today with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and other overseas agencies.
Special Operations
-
Fast Interceptor Craft
The Fast Interceptor Craft range is designed specifically for the demanding military and coastguard sector. Available in several variants, they are carefully tailored to suit each individual operator’s particular requirements. These boats have a formidable reputation and are currently in service with UK Special Forces and overseas agencies.
-
StormBlade® hull form
Optimise for Mission Success. The StormBlade hull form is the result of intense development and is an evolutionary design building on the pedigree of our proven in-service world-class boats.
-
Arctic Boats
Arctic is a versatile range of high performance outboard sea kindly hull forms, optimised to suit the requirements of the demanding military and para military sector. Our Arctic craft have been proven by a vast array of end-users including Royal Marines, Special Forces, Coastguard Agencies and Lifeboat services.
Sea and patrol boats
-
Our Pacific range
Our range of performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) is designed and built primarily for maritime counter terrorism, policing, anti-piracy and search and rescue operations.
-
StormBlade® hull form
Optimise for Mission Success. The StormBlade hull form is the result of intense development and is an evolutionary design building on the pedigree of our proven in-service world-class boats.
-
Arctic Boats
Arctic is a versatile range of high performance outboard sea kindly hull forms, optimised to suit the requirements of the demanding military and para military sector. Our Arctic craft have been proven by a vast array of end-users including Royal Marines, Special Forces, Coastguard Agencies and Lifeboat services.
Military and professional
-
Our Pacific range
Our range of performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) is designed and built primarily for maritime counter terrorism, policing, anti-piracy and search and rescue operations.
-
StormBlade® hull form
Optimise for Mission Success. The StormBlade hull form is the result of intense development and is an evolutionary design building on the pedigree of our proven in-service world-class boats.
-
Arctic Boats
Arctic is a versatile range of high performance outboard sea kindly hull forms, optimised to suit the requirements of the demanding military and para military sector. Our Arctic craft have been proven by a vast array of end-users including Royal Marines, Special Forces, Coastguard Agencies and Lifeboat services.
