The package includes twelve V32/44CR propulsion engines, six L32/44CR generator sets, MAN SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) for each engine, three twin-screw Alpha CP propellers, and plant auxiliaries.

It will contribute “to some key requirements of the FSS ships essential for naval applications such as shock resistance; cyber security; nuclear, biological, chemical; Integrated Logistic Support; efficiency; low-emissions and reliability,” the German engine manufacturer stated.

“Navantia UK and our partners in Team Resolute for the FSS programme are proud to partner MAN in order to provide world class propulsion technology for the FSS vessels,” FSS Liaison Programme Manager at Navantia UK Jose Luis Viguera said.

Fleet Solid Support

Harland & Wolff and BMT Group are the other two partners of the consortium building the vessels under a 1.6-billion-pound ($1.97 billion) contract awarded by the UK government.

BMT is providing naval design, while Harland & Wolff and Navantia are building the vessels, with the first vessel expected to be delivered by 2028 and the last within four years afterward.

A support ship replenishes items on naval vessels required to sustain large-scale naval operations far away from home such as ammunition, spare parts, replacement jet engines, food, and provisions.

“Navantia is a highly reputable and important partner for navies around the world and we are proud to be chosen to participate in this significant FSS programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary,” Head of Sales, Navy at MAN Energy Solutions Andreas Junginger said.

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The purchase order expands Lockheed’s international supply chain and integrates Spanish firms into the global SPY-7 supply chain, augmenting production capacity.

Expands Global Supply Chain

“These strategic collaborations empower local industries, strengthen communities, and drive economic growth, all while providing the most advanced defense capabilities for 21st century security,” vice president of multi-domain combat solutions at Lockheed Martin Amr Hussein said.

“By incorporating Spanish industry into radar production, we are committing to diversify our supply chain and add capacity that enhances our global supply chain.”

The Spanish firms contracted are Indra, Escribano Mechanical and Engineering, and ICM (Integral de Conexión y Montajes, S.L.).

The F-110 frigate 

Lockheed has been contracted to fit the SPY-7 live tracking radar onto the fleet of five F-110 multi-purpose, anti-submarine frigates set to be commissioned from 2028.

Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia is building the vessels, equipped with the Scomba combat system, a Spanish version of the American Aegis.

In March, Navantia and Lockheed extended their 27-year-long naval combat systems collaboration for three more years.

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