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Atlas Elektronik UK awarded UK MoD Autonomous Minesweeping Capability contract.
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ARCIMS during the naval demonstration at DSEI 2013 |
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The role
of our key partner Babcock will be to provide the equipment handling,
launch and recovery systems, as well as the requisite structural design,
platform system integration and support to the operational safety case.
Babcock will also provide the operational training package. The system will be integrated by BAE SYSTEMS within their NAUTIS command system that is installed on all of the RN MCMV’s. This contract will benefit from the growing number of UK and export sales of the Atlas Elektronik ARCIMS Mission System. Philip Dunne MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement said: "This contract is an important step forward in enhancing the Royal Navy’s ability to defeat sea-mines whilst reducing risks to our service personnel. It also represents an important development in the Royal Navy’s ability to exploit its international expertise in Maritime Minesweeping and to advance its capabilities in the emerging world of maritime autonomous systems. "This sophisticated equipment with a range of capabilities will enable our Armed Forces to undertake consistently effective operations and mine clearance in challenging environments." Antoni Mazur, Managing Director of Atlas Elektronik UK stated: "Winning this important Autonomous Minesweeping contract is another significant milestone for us as we continue to expand our business. We welcome working with DE&S to develop the RN mine warfare autonomous capability for the future. This demonstrates AEUKs continuing ability to develop, supply and support cutting edge technology from our MoD R&D." Jeff Lewis, Babcock’s Defence Systems Technology Managing Director, added: "We are delighted to have been awarded this contract as a partner of ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK, to provide a fully integrated handling, launch and recovery system solution for this key capability." |
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