Ultra Electronics announces that its Sonar Systems business, based in
Greenford, Middlesex, has been awarded a £27m contract for the
Royal Navy’s Sonar 2050 Technology Refresh (S2050TR) Programme. |
Under
this contract, which will be executed over the next 10 years, the Group
will deliver and support new hull mounted sonars for the Royal Navy’s
eight Type-23 frigates. The S2050 Technology Refresh programme will
deliver, to the Royal Navy, a world-leading sonar capability providing
persistent surveillance against submarine and torpedo threats, at a
significantly lower through-life cost. Ultra’s capability in sonar
leverages technologies from a number of recent overseas wins. The Group
is able to offer this advanced system as a low risk solution to the
Royal Navy.
Ultra’s sonar capability incorporates a number of world leading
solutions, which will help satisfy the growing global market.
Rakesh Sharma, Chief Executive of Ultra commented:
“I am very pleased that Ultra has been awarded the Sonar 2050
Technology Refresh contract. This is a significant opportunity and it
demonstrates Ultra's continuing ability to supply and support cutting
edge sonar systems to the Royal Navy. We look forward to working with
the DE&S team on this programme.” |
Type
23 frigate of the Royal Navy. Ultra will deliver and support new hull
mounted sonars for the Royal Navy’s eight Type-23 frigates.
Picture:
Royal Navy