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The requirement is for the provision of a number of Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and ancillaries under a Military Owned Military Operated (MOMO) arrangement to be delivered to the Royal Navy (RN) and Integrated onto a Naval Warship, to provide the RN with a Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) Urgent Capability Requirement (UCR) for RN forward presence shipping to counter Crewed and Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) in an operational theatre. The requirement will also require the Contractor to provide a FTUAS system at a UK Royal Navy Air Station, technical information, through life support, as well as the provision of training for operators and maintainers.
The requirement is for a capability to FIND, FIX, TRACK and ASSESS Fast Inshore Attack Craft, Crewed and Uncrewed, operating alone, in large numbers. It is anticipated that the solution will permanently embark on a Naval Warship to provide a persistent, intimate, integrated and assured capability. The ability to operate at sufficient range from its parent ship to facilitate timely decision making is anticipated as is the need for a Maritime Surface Surveillance Radar to satisfactorily deliver "FIND".
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thales UK Ltd | 00868273 | £16,603,402 | MP LINK Nick Thomas-Symonds— Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources |
Government spending data: This supplier has received £787,729,067 in 2,147 payments (over £25k) from Ministry of Defence, Department for Transport, Home Office, Welsh Government, UKRI and 1 more public bodies (2014-05-30 to 2026-07-31). View full payment history →