DML-led team wins submarine support contract
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The Submarine-Management Group forged by DML, BMT Defence Services Ltd. and Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd. has landed a $32.6-million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide in-service support to the Royal Navy's (RN's) submarine fleet. The five-year contract includes an option for another five years, and will create 100 jobs. The contract will also cover design-support services to all RN's submarine classes, including the Vanguard SSBNs, Swiftsure and Trafalgar SSNs, as well as the vessels' combat systems and technical data. The management group's task will range from designing modifications or the installation of new equipment to maintaining a master library of design information and drawings.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 1998
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BAe steps up systems capabilities
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British Aerospace has bolstered its defense systems capabilities by acquiring for $130 million the 50% interest of Sema Group in BAeSEMA. The transaction includes the acquisition of the 51% stake of Sema Group in Paradigm Systems Technology, which posted $250 million in combined turnover in 1997 with BAeSEMA. BAeSEMA has seen a growing reputation in naval and information systems, which will add to BAe's existing expertise and help it in bidding more competitively for key programmes.
Publication Name: Jane's Navy International
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0144-3194
Year: 1998
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