SMCS NG also provides the interface for the launch and control of modern submarine underwater weapons, including BAE Systems’ Spearfish heavy weight torpedo.
Drawing on combat management systems developments for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyer and Astute Submarine, SMCS NG transfers proven applications into a Windows environment running on commercial off the shelf computers. A regular technology refresh programme ensures SMCS NG remains current. With 30 years' operational experience, we continue to deliver the Royal Navy’s digital command systems, while realising significantly reduced through-life costs.
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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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