According to a PR published by Elbit Systems UK on May 9, 2022, the firm has been selected to support the definition and provision of an integrated training solution of shore-based simulators and training aids for the Royal Navy’s Dreadnought Crew Training (DCT) program.
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Artist rendering of future Dreadnought submarine (Picture source: BAE Systems)
Elbit Systems UK has been selected as part of the Team led by Raytheon UK, who will act as the prime contractor and systems integrator responsible for defining and delivering an integrated training solution into the new Future Submarine School (FSS) in HMNB Faslane, as well as several other Royal Navy training establishments. This will include the delivery and oversight of a new test and reference facility which will allow for all integration and testing.
The solution will be provided to Royal Navy crews prior to deployment onto the new Dreadnought class of submarine, enabling safe and competent operation of the UK’s Continuous At-Sea Deterrent (CASD) whilst deployed.
This selection further expands Elbit Systems UK’s position in providing synthetic training for the UK Ministry of Defence with contracts already in place with the British Army and the Royal Navy, most recently a £123 million contract for the Royal Navy’s Future Naval Training Selborne Programme.
About Dreadnought submarine
The Dreadnought class is the future replacement for the Vanguard-class of ballistic missile submarines. Like their predecessors, they will carry Trident II D-5 missiles. The replacement of Vanguard submarines is necessary if the Royal Navy is to maintain a continuous at-sea deterrent (CASD), the principle of operation behind the Trident system.
The class of submarine will become the Royal Navy’s largest submarine. It will have a length of 153.6m and a displacement of 17,200t. The submarine will be installed with 42.5km-long piping, approximately 13,000 electrical items, and more than 20,000 cables.
The Dreadnought-class submarine will be installed with eight operational missile tubes for launching Trident II D5 missiles that can carry nuclear warheads. Four additional tubes will be configured with ballast.
