Survitec has been awarded a contract to supply its survival technology for five Type 31 frigates being built by Babcock for the Royal Navy. Under the terms of the agreement, Survitec will manufacture and supply four 100-person life rafts and four 25-person life rafts for each ship. The contract also includes the supply of six safety nets and ladders for each vessel.
The contract with Babcock is valid until 2028, as the construction of these five ships also extends until 2028. The Type 31 frigates are multi-purpose vessels that will strengthen the UK’s maritime defense capabilities and will be deployed alongside destroyers and aircraft carriers. The first ship will enter service later this year and represents a milestone in the UK Navy’s modernization efforts. https://militaeraktuell.at/general-atomics-niederlande-modernisieren-mq-9a/ Dom Cartwright, Executive Managing Director – Aerospace and Defence at Survitec, commented on the contract win as follows: “This contract underlines the UK Government’s strategic commitment to strengthening the country’s defense sector while enhancing the safety and operational effectiveness of the naval forces. Survitec’s key involvement in the Type 31 frigate program underlines our extensive engineering and manufacturing experience, spanning more than 160 years, and reaffirms our commitment to innovation and excellence in securing naval operations and frontline personnel.” In addition, Survitec will provide comprehensive post-delivery solutions for the security systems, including maintenance and servicing.
