“MBDA’s SEA CEPTOR Powers Forward with Major Contract for UK Royal Navy’s Type 26 Frigates”
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MBDA has secured a £100M Demonstration and Manufacture deal from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the Sea Ceptor air defence system intended for the UK Royal Navy’s (RN) latest frigate class, the Type 26 (T26) Global Combat Ship (GCS). This cutting-edge missile system will serve as the primary air defence for the T26 and nearby vessels against sophisticated aerial threats, including sea-skimming anti-ship missiles, fast jets, helicopters, and UAVs.
This contract is further testament to the trust in the performance and reliability of the Sea Ceptor system and its CAMM (Common Anti-air Modular Missile) munition by the UK MOD and the RN.
The Demonstration and Manufacture contract will extend over a decade, involving support for the T26 design as well as production of the electronic systems necessary for a fleet of eight vessels.
Expressing enthusiasm over the contract announcement, James Allibone, MBDA’s UK Sales & Business Development Director stated: “This investment in the Sea Ceptor system is set to provide the Royal Navy and allied naval forces with exceptional air defence capabilities. Through the Portfolio Management Agreement with the UK MOD, MBDA is delivering a unified missile solution for both naval and land applications, significantly lowering costs compared to the development of separate systems.”
With Sea Ceptor now selected for five diverse naval platform types globally, MBDA identifies further prospects for the system and the CAMM missile family with additional navies. Dave Armstrong, MBDA Executive Group Director of Sales & Business Development and UK Managing Director remarks: “Naval air defence is increasingly vital given the rising capabilities of aerial threats. The operational adaptability and simple integration of CAMM, whether as a retrofit or on a new platform, provide unparalleled product benefits. Customers recognize they are investing in a product that is at the forefront of its lifecycle, embodying the latest in air defence technology, supported by ongoing enhancements for at least the next thirty years or beyond.”
