UK MoD awards contract for sonar upgrade and development to SEA
SEA secures £25m contract with UK Ministry of Defence. (Photo: SEA)
SEA awarded a £25 million contract for sonar upgrade and development by the UK MoD
Cohort Group company SEA has been awarded a contract by the UK MoD to manage and update in-service sonar equipment.
The contract is worth £25 million ($34.86 million) over the next ten years and was won through competitive tender.
SEA will leverage its sonar equipment and systems capabilities to expand its anti-submarine warfare solutions through the design and development of the MoD’s next-generation sonar equipment.
The company successfully delivered this service as part of a previous contract. It will continue to maintain a range of the UK RN’s existing sonars and deliver the equipment on an availability basis to ensure consistent operational readiness.
SEA offers a range of sensor products including the Krait Defence System, acoustic transducers, the ES800 echo sounder and KraitArray.
Richard Flitton, managing director at SEA commented: ‘The development of next-generation sonars for the UK Navy enhances our position as an innovator and leader in sonar technology.'
As part of our promise to deliver comprehensive coverage to our Defence Insight and Premium News subscribers, our curated defence news content provides the latest industry updates, contract awards and programme milestones.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
More from Naval Warfare
-
![Anduril awarded $642 million counter-drone contract with US Marine Corps]()
Anduril awarded $642 million counter-drone contract with US Marine Corps
The contract will see counter-small uncrewed aerial systems (CsUAS) installed at bases, with the initial contract covering site survey and engineering services as well as some system procurement. Work is expected to be completed over the next ten years.
-
![Canada awards Seaspan a construction contract for the first Coast Guard’s Polar Icebreaker]()
Canada awards Seaspan a construction contract for the first Coast Guard’s Polar Icebreaker
CCGS Arpatuuq will be the first heavy cold weather vessel entirely built in Canada.
-
![Denmark places $184 million contract for Naval Strike Missiles]()
Denmark places $184 million contract for Naval Strike Missiles
The missiles are being purchased through a government-to-government sale with Norway and will be operated from Iver Huitfeldt-class frigates.
