Serco to support US Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems
Serco announced today that it has retained its contract to provide technical services to modernise the US Navy’s Guided Missile Frigates and ship systems.
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The contract has a one-year base period, plus four one-year options periods, with a total estimated value of $96 million.
Under this contract, Serco is supporting planning, design, construction and delivery for the missile frigates and ships, as well as systems integration and testing services.
Serco has a proud history of working with navies around the world to provide modernisation and efficiency support, and we have extensive capabilities across a range of maritime and defence services, including:
- Providing vital inshore naval vessel support and training to the Royal Australian Navy
- Designing, building, operating and maintaining vessels for the UK Royal Navy
- Supporting the NATO Submarine Rescue System in naval training exercises
- Performing essential facility management and maintenance services at key Belgian military bases
- Carrying out vital maintenance services for the Belgian and Dutch mine countermeasure fleets
Commenting, Anthony Kirby, Serco Group Chief Executive, said: “We are delighted to have retained this contract, demonstrating our extensive global capabilities in the maritime sector and the value we offer to navies.
“We understand the vital importance that navies play in the defence of nations and as a partner of choice to governments internationally, we stand ready to continue our support for the US Navy and other militaries around the world.”
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