UK awards BAE Systems £135m Royal Navy torpedo maintenance contract
The UK Ministry of Defence awarded BAE Systems a £135 million ($181m) Torpedo Repair and Maintenance (TRAM) contract for the Royal Navy's Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes, running from July 2026 to June 2029. The contract sustains 315 jobs, including 150 skilled roles at sites in Portsmouth, Edinburgh, Chelmsford, and near Glasgow, plus 165 supply chain positions. It ensures operational readiness for submarines, surface warships, and maritime patrol aircraft, supporting the UK's nuclear deterrent and anti-submarine warfare capability, while bridging to the future WHITEHEAD2 programme.
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BAE Systems wins $181m contract to maintain Royal Navy torpedoes
BAE Systems has secured a £135 million ($181m) contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to maintain and repair the Royal Navy's torpedo arsenal. The three-year Torpedo Repair and Maintenance (TRAM) contract will run from July 2026 to June 2029, covering upkeep of Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes used by submarines, surface vessels, and maritime patrol aircraft. The contract will directly support 150 specialized technician and engineering roles, primarily in Portsmouth, and sustain an additional 165 supply chain jobs. The MoD described the contract as a 'bridge' to the future WHITEHEAD2 support program due in 2029. The investment is part of the UK government's wider Defence Investment Plan of £298 billion over four years, prioritizing skilled manufacturing and engineering.
BAE Systems wins $181m contract to maintain Royal Navy torpedoes
BAE Systems has secured a £135 million ($181m) contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to maintain and repair the Royal Navy's torpedo arsenal. The three-year Torpedo Repair and Maintenance (TRAM) contract will run from July 2026 to June 2029, covering upkeep of Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes used by submarines, surface vessels, and maritime patrol aircraft. The contract will directly support 150 specialized technician and engineering roles, primarily in Portsmouth, and sustain an additional 165 supply chain jobs. Royal Navy officials stated the contract ensures operational readiness and supports the UK's Continuous At Sea Deterrent. The MoD described it as a bridge to the future WHITEHEAD2 support programme due in 2029, part of a wider £298bn Defence Investment Plan.
BAE Systems wins $181m contract to maintain Royal Navy torpedoes
BAE Systems has secured a £135 million ($181m) contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to maintain and repair the Royal Navy's torpedo arsenal. The three-year Torpedo Repair and Maintenance (TRAM) contract will run from July 2026 to June 2029, covering upkeep of Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes used by submarines, surface vessels, and maritime patrol aircraft. The contract directly supports 150 specialized technician and engineering roles, primarily in Portsmouth, and sustains an additional 165 supply chain jobs. Royal Navy officials stated the contract ensures operational readiness and supports the UK's Continuous At Sea Deterrent. The MoD described it as a bridge to the future WHITEHEAD2 support program, part of the government's £298 billion Defence Investment Plan.
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BAE wins £135m Royal Navy torpedo support contract
The UK Ministry of Defence awarded BAE Systems a £135 million Torpedo Repair and Maintenance contract, running from July 2026 to June 2029. The contract covers both torpedo weapons in Royal Navy service, used by submarines, surface warships, and maritime patrol aircraft. It will sustain 315 jobs, including 150 highly skilled roles at BAE Systems sites in Portsmouth, Edinburgh, Chelmsford, and near Glasgow, with 165 more supported through the supply chain. The MoD states the contract is critical for defending UK waters, protecting trade routes, and maintaining the nuclear deterrent. It serves as a bridge to the longer-term WHITEHEAD2 programme, which aims to modernize torpedo support from 2029. Officials including Minister Luke Pollard and Rear Admiral Matt Stratton emphasized the contract's role in operational readiness and economic growth.
BAE Systems wins £135m Royal Navy torpedo support contract
The UK Ministry of Defence awarded BAE Systems a £135 million Torpedo Repair and Maintenance contract, running from July 2026 to June 2029. The contract covers both torpedo types in Royal Navy service—Spearfish and Sting Ray—used by submarines, surface warships, and maritime patrol aircraft. It will sustain 315 jobs, including 150 highly skilled roles at BAE Systems sites in Portsmouth, Edinburgh, Chelmsford, and near Glasgow, with 165 more supported through the supply chain. The MoD states the contract is critical for maintaining the UK's nuclear deterrent and anti-submarine warfare capability. It serves as a bridge to the longer-term WHITEHEAD2 programme, which aims to deliver a modernized torpedo support solution from 2029. Minister for Defence Readiness Luke Pollard and other officials emphasized the contract's role in national security and economic growth.