Hydro Group has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems to deliver submarine system requirements for integration onto the UK Royal Navy’s Successor-class submarines, which will replace the ageing Vanguard-class fleet of nuclear submarines.
Under the two year, £2m contract, the company will design, develop and install a range of connectorised-through-hull penetrators.
Hydro Group sales director Graham Wilkie said: "This contract is a significant step for Hydro Group, and reinforces the company’s 25-year commitment to supporting submarine system requirements.
"The project will engage a dedicated team of Hydro Group engineers specialised in the design and development of harsh environment underwater connection systems."
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By GlobalDataThe company’s solutions are built to withstand the harshest environmental conditions, including salt water, shock, extreme temperature cycling and vibration, according to Naval Today.
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BAE Systems Maritime-Submarines supply chain director Malcolm Dare said: "Facing strong and established competitors, Hydro Group offered a highly innovative and cost-effective penetrator solution for our project.
"Experience of working within a harsh user environment, combined with fresh ideas, saw Hydro Group emerge as favourites from a stringent down-selection process.
"This complete design and manufacture package will now lead UK submarines well into the next decade."
Powered by PWR3 nuclear reactors, Successor-class vessels will replace the UK’s nuclear deterrent after the anticipated retirement of the Vanguard-class by 2028.