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Two huge state-of-the-art gangways built to meet the unique demands of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers have arrived at Portsmouth Naval Base.

New gangways to support aircraft carriers arrive at Portsmouth

Maritime September 15, 2016

Two huge state-of-the-art gangways built to meet the unique demands of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers have arrived at Portsmouth Naval Base. Designed and developed by Dutch specialists Verhoef, on behalf of BAE Systems, the bespoke gangways are part of an investment of £100 million to support HMS Queen Elizabeth ...

Image shows a frequency converter in the substation on Middle Slip Jetty (soon to be renamed Princess Royal Jetty) at HMNB Portsmouth.

Power facilities for new aircraft carriers near completion

Maritime August 17, 2016

Facilities to power the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers have taken a major step forward with the delivery of a frequency converter. The frequency converter will play a major part in providing the ships with enough electricity to power a small town. When at their home port, HMNB Portsmouth, HMS Queen ...

More than 200 UK jobs will be sustained through a new £285M contract awarded to BAE Systems to enhance the Royal Navy’s combat management systems (CMS).

February 6, 2025

Maritime - Threat detection systems on Royal Navy warships upgraded

More than 200 UK jobs will be sustained through a new £285M contract awarded to BAE Systems to enhance the

NTCDL enhances situational awareness and tactical battlefield advantage of the US Navy through real-time and simultaneous networked operations. Image from pr Bae systems

January 27, 2025

Maritime - BAE Systems awarded $85M contract

NTCDL enhances situational awareness and tactical battlefield advantage of the US Navy through real-time and simultaneous networked operations. In 2024, the