Thriving Tests: The Triumph of Type 31 Bridge Systems
Anschütz, the expert in maritime navigation and systems integration, has triumphantly finalized the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of its Warship Integrated Navigation and Bridge System (WINBS) for the inaugural vessel of the new Type 31 Inspiration Class for the UK Royal Navy. Anschütz, as part of the Thales-led T31 Missions Systems consortium, is set to deliver the first Integrated Bridge and Navigation System for the Babcock Type 31 Arrowhead 140 frigates in the New Year.
The FAT was executed by Anschütz UK Ltd., which holds the responsibility for the integration, testing, and commissioning of the Type 31 WINBS. This remarkable event took place at their newly established integration and testing facility at Portsdown Technology Park towards the end of 2023.
“We are delighted to provide the UK Royal Navy with a remarkably reliable and sophisticated integrated bridge system,” stated Glen Cheadle, Managing Director at Anschütz UK. “As we now equip all of the Royal Navy’s principal newbuild projects, our objective is to offer our esteemed clients high efficiency in through-life support, services, and enhancements to the fleet.”
Anschütz UK delivers extensive logistical and technical assistance to its UK-based naval partners. The company has made significant investments in the cutting-edge, fully-equipped new facility to ensure exceptional local support for the Royal Navy fleet in the future. The formidable team consists of specialists with extensive knowledge of marine electronics and years of experience collaborating with UK customers.
The WINBS crafted for the Type 31 Arrowhead 140 incorporates the latest integrated navigation and bridge system innovations for warships. It features state-of-the-art solutions for integrated navigation, tactical navigation, mission systems, naval radars, automatic and manual steering control systems, communication systems, and a comprehensive array of navigational and tactical sensors.
Leveraging synergies in logistics and operations, the Type 31 WINBS builds upon the foundational Type 26 bridge system design while offering advanced navigational and tactical capabilities meticulously engineered within Anschütz’s open architecture bridge system framework.
