BAE Systems has announced a contract from the UK MoD valued at U$245 million to supply the main gun armament for the first three vessels of the Royal Navy’s TYPE 26-class anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigates. The contract also calls for a training system and includes an option for a further five ship-sets.
The Maritime Indirect Fires System Integrated Gunnery System (MIFS IGS) incorporates the Mk 45 Mod 4 5in naval gun, an automated ammunition handling system, gun fire control system and qualified ammunition. Over 240 Mk 45 naval guns are in service with 11 navies.
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| BAE Systems was selected as the preferred bidder after a competition in 2015. Work under the contract will be carried out in both the US and UK, with deliveries expected to commence in 2020. |
The Maritime Indirect Fires System Integrated Gunnery System (MIFS IGS) incorporates the Mk 45 Mod 4 5in naval gun, an automated ammunition handling system, gun fire control system and qualified ammunition. Over 240 Mk 45 naval guns are in service with 11 navies.