BAE Systems displays its global combat ships capabilities during Euronaval Online, the digital edition of Euronaval 2020 International naval defense and maritime security industry exhibition. The Global Combat Ship will be a highly capable multi-mission warship optimized for anti-submarine warfare, designed to deliver the full range of complex combat operations and contribute to global security.
BAE Systems is involved in many international naval programs to deliver modern warships using the latest innovation and technologies. (Picture source BAE Systems)
With the design and development underpinned by battle proven pedigree of Royal Navy warships, the Global Combat Ship will be capable of undertaking a wide range of roles from high intensity warfare to humanitarian and disaster relief operations.It will be capable of operating independently for significant periods as a key asset within a task group.
All variants will share a common acoustically quiet hull and will take full advantage of modular design and open systems architecture to facilitate through-life support and upgrades as new technology develops. This will ensure the Global Combat Ship remains relevant to future maritime demands and delivers an adaptable design with the ability to accommodate sub-systems to meet individual country needs.
BAE Systems has a proven track-record in licensing warship designs and combat systems to international customers and partners, enabling local build which enhances skills and improves in-service support. BAE Systems is committed to working with prospective international partners to learn more about their requirements and ensure these can be met by the Global Combat Ship design. Sufficient commonality will be retained to create opportunities for sharing training, operational experience and shipbuilding skills, each of which offers enormous value in bringing friendly maritime nations together.
BAE Systems is involved in many international naval programs to deliver modern warships using the latest innovations and technologies. The UK program to deliver eight Type 26 Global Combat Ships to the Royal Navy is underway with the first and second of class now being constructed in Glasgow. Type 26 will replace the UK’s anti-submarine warfare Type 23 frigates, with the first ship, HMS GLASGOW, expected to be handed over to the Royal Navy in the mid-2020s and the class remaining in service until at least 2060.
The Hunter Class Frigate Program will deliver nine anti-submarine frigates to the Royal Australian Navy and will create and sustain up to 3,000 jobs within ASC Shipbuilding, so opportunities on the horizon for our highly skilled trades are immense and long-lasting.
The Canadian Surface Combatant program will deliver 15 Global Combat Ship variants to replace the Iroquois and Halifax-class warships. It is optimized for Canada’s missions, including an acoustically quiet hull, Arctic operations, and berthing standards.
