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. The deep V hull provides exceptional seakeeping performance with increased payload, range and robustness whilst maintaining reliability. The StormBlade hull form can be configured to meet specific customer user requirements providing a new generation of configurable, multi-purpose boats:
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BAE Systems makes skills investment in Barrow town centre
BAE Systems has completed the purchase of a number of properties within Barrow-in-Furness town centre to support future growth plans. All of the properties, located in Portland Walk, are former retail outlets which require extensive refurbishment and renovation to convert them into a modern multi-use facility. -
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.
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Sea Boat [SB]
Provides improved seakeeping performance to support ship launched interception, force protection and boarding operations.
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Patrol Boat [PB]
Designed for high speed and long range operations, there are a wide range of options including open patrol boats to those fitted with fully enclosed cabins.
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Search and Rescue Boat [SAR]
Includes a self-righting capability, davit system and capacity for casualty recovery for search and rescue missions.
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Special Operations Boat [SO]
Built for Special Forces that require high manoeuvrability and specialist equipment with exceptional seakeeping performance in hostile maritime environments.
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
The 26° deep V hull form increases seakeeping capability during challenging operations in extreme conditions. Built to DNV GL High Speed Craft rules and to an increased acceleration factor the boat is robust and reliable ensuring minimal maintenance and a long in-service life. We can build to SOLAS standards and meet other international quality standards.
Reduced physical impact
Provides a reduced physical impact on personnel through minimising sea spray and whole body vibration to safeguard the crew.
Through-life support
BAE Systems’ Boats offers through-life support for all its products, with technicians available for support worldwide and bespoke training packages offered.
Special Operations
Sea and patrol boats
Military and professional
