BAE SYSTEMS' CHIEF EXECUTIVE WELCOMES CARRIER ANNOUNCEMENT
26 Jul 2007 | Ref. 235/2007
BAE Systems has today welcomed the UK government’s announcement to enter into full manufacturing phase contracts for two new 65,000 tonne aircraft carriers.
BAE Systems has today welcomed the UK government’s announcement to enter into full manufacturing phase contracts for two new 65,000 tonne aircraft carriers.
Chief Executive Mike Turner comments: “This is a significant milestone for the UK maritime industrial sector and will help retain critical areas of expertise in the UK. The two carriers will provide our armed forces with significantly enhanced capability for the next 50 years.”
The UK MoD and its Carrier Alliance partners have signed a ‘heads of terms’ covering the key principles under which a full manufacturing contract can be finalised. This is expected to be completed over the coming months.
The aircraft carriers will be the largest surface ships ever to be built in the UK. BAE Systems’ businesses in Glasgow and Barrow will be involved in both design and build work and the company’s Integrated System Technologies business will be the mission system provider.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defence and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 88,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded 13.7 billion pounds sterling (US25.4 billion dollars) in 2006.
For further information, please contact:
John Neilson, BAE Systems
Tel: Tel: + 44 (0)1252 384795 Mobile: + 44 (0)7802 337704
john.neilson@baesystems.com
Mike Sweeney, BAE Systems
Tel: + 44 (0)1252 383074 Mobile: + 44 (0)7801 716452
mike.sweeney2@baesystems.com
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