Maritime CESM Capability for RN Type 23 Frigates
Babcock International has been contracted to deliver, install and provide in-service support for Ardent Wolf, the maritime Communications Electronic Support Measures (CESM) capability for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates.
The six-year programme draws upon the company’s unique knowledge of CESM and its role as the Royal Navy’s principal support partner for the Type 23 fleet. The contract will involve equipment installation, repair and maintenance, system and design safety, contractor logistics support, training, and all updates.
Babcock’s agile solution establishes a framework that can be applied to current, and future platforms, with the aim of providing increased safety for Royal Navy crews. The new system replaces the outgoing Hammerhead, which Babcock has been supporting for the past six years and will help to ensure a low-risk transition.
“Babcock has a rich history of delivering specialist Communications support to the Royal Navy’s fleet and we are delighted to have been awarded the contract to deliver Ardent Wolf [which] will significantly enhance the Royal Navy’s CESM capability,” explained Dr Richard Drake, Chief Technology Officer.
