BAE Systems to overhaul and modernise USS Halsey
The company’s San Diego shipyard is no stranger to modernising US warships, but Halsey’s re-fit is expected to take until 2026.
Field Aviation has received a contract to upgrade the flight deck on the Swedish Coast Guard’s three Dash 8 aircraft, the company announced on 29 May.
Under the contract, the company will upgrade flight management systems, install its EFI-890R Flight Deck and carry out other changes to make the aircraft ADS-B Out compliant.
The company will provide a turnkey kit solution to add ADS-B Out capability, including upgrades of the dual Universal Avionics’ FMS to UNS-1Fw units. The upgrade will also include Rockwell Collins TDR-94D ADS-B transponders.
The EFI-890R flight deck modernisation programme calls for replacement of legacy Dash 8 OEM electromechanical and electronic flight and engine instrumentation systems with five EFI-890R flat panel integrated smart displays. The displays support pilots with navigation, situational awareness and engine information. The system provides full redundancy by allowing information to be switched between the displays.
Rob Baseggio, VP of business development at Field Aviation, said: ‘The Swedish Coast Guard Dash 8 aircraft are an integral part of the coast guard’s daily maritime operations, providing very effective surveillance and emergency support from the air, prior to the arrival of surface vessels.’
The company’s San Diego shipyard is no stranger to modernising US warships, but Halsey’s re-fit is expected to take until 2026.
Defence ministers from the UK, US and Australia have been meeting in London to outline plans for Pillar I and Pillar II development focused on the creation of a joint nuclear attack submarine.
Since HMCS Vancouver’s deployment in June 2024, the ship has participated in three different multinational maritime exercises and expended munitions, including two vertically launched missiles at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024.
The toolbox vessels will add firepower and munitions to the Royal Netherlands Navy's existing frigate fleet.
Built by tkMS in Germany, Singapore’s Invincible-class Type 218SG submarines have a submerged weight of 2,200 tons and measure 70m.
The company will build four offshore patrol vessels for the Italian Navy, with an option for another two. The first of the new vessels will not be expected to launch until 2027.