BAE Systems has awarded a subcontract to Austal to provide structural maintenance services for the US Navy’s Sea Fighter (FSF-1) research vessel.

The 79.9m-long vessel has a displacement of 1,100t and can cruise at a speed of 50 knots.

The US Navy’s Office of Naval Research uses the vessel for advanced technology demonstrations.

The contract has a potential value of $1.5m and work is likely to run through the first quarter of next year.

Naval Technology Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Naval Technology Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Virtualitics has secured the Innovation and Business Expansion awards for its Integrated Readiness Optimization (IRO) suite. Discover how its explainable AI is transforming maintenance, sustainment and mission readiness, giving defence leaders faster, clearer, and more confident operational decisions.

Discover the Impact