26 juin 2019 | International, Aérospatial
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a three-year support contract extension with the UK Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support agency, to provide an end-to-end availability service for the RTM322 engines fitted to Royal Navy Merlin and British Army Apache AH Mk1 helicopters. Covering a fleet of more than 400 engines, the contract represents a continuation of the support provided by Safran for this engine type since 2013, when they bought out Rolls-Royce's share of the RTM322. Since then, Safran has significantly improved engine reliability and can now boast more than four years of significantly exceeding availability targets for engines, accessories and spare parts.
Safran Helicopter Engines manages this contract from its UK facility in Fareham, Hampshire with more than 40 people on site directly involved. The contract covers the provision of engines, modules, accessories and spares, including maintenance, repair and overhaul, logistics, technical support and technical publications. It runs until 31st March 2022 with additional option years to 2024.
Air Vice-Marshal Graham Russell, Director Helicopters at the UK MOD's Defence Equipment and Support Organisation, commented: "Safran Helicopter Engines has provided highly capable, reliable and responsive support to our fleet of RTM322 engines during the previous contract, consistently delivering high levels of engine availability. Consequently, we are very pleased to have signed this extension to the contract which will ensure continued effective support to the front line."
Franck Saudo, Safran Helicopter Engines CEO, said, "We're delighted to be awarded this contract extension. It shows a high level of confidence from the UK MOD in our engine solutions and in our teams. We are committed to earn that trust by providing them with a high level of service, as they prepare to deploy these helicopters aboard the UK's new aircraft carriers."
6 avril 2022 | International, Naval, C4ISR, Sécurité
'We have 15 years of track record that proves that the current approach to cybersecurity, driven by a checklist mentality, is wrong,' says Aaron Weis, the service's chief information officer. 'It doesn't work.'
25 mars 2020 | International, C4ISR
Perth, Western Australia – Monday March 23, 2020 – Barrett Communications is pleased to announce its partnership with US company Royal Communications International, Inc. and the award of a follow-on FMS contract with the US Mission in Central Asia. Royal Communications have provided sales and support for HF radio communications solutions for over 30 years and is ideally positioned within the US to team with Barrett in delivering sales, training, installation, technical and warranty support for the full range of Barrett HF solutions. Barrett Communications USA Corp. General Manager, John Eschenfelder said, “Our US investment strategy is two-fold, our partnership with Royal Communications and our US manufacturing facility provides us a truly ‘Made in USA' product, bringing us closer to our US customer base and enhancing our ability to deliver the next level in product and customer service in the USA.” The latest phase of the US-funded Counter Narcotics Global Threats program has been delivered by Barrett Communications. The delivered PRC-2090 HF manpack and vehicle systems will enhance and expand the strategic communications and force tracking capabilities to the mission, strengthening border security and preventing illegal trafficking. Mr. Andrew Burt, Barrett Communications CEO, commented “We live in unprecedented times and conditions are changing rapidly. Barrett Communications are committed to ensuring the supply of our products and solutions, and as a global company we are investing in our manufacturing and support capability globally to ensure our customers continue to receive the personalized service they are accustomed to.” View source version on Barrett Communications: https://www.barrettcommunications.com.au/news/barrett-announces-new-us-partnership-and-us-government-contract/
28 août 2021 | International, C4ISR, Sécurité
The Air Force Research Lab awarded two $200 million contracts for cybersecurity research.