BAE Systems undertakes refit of Royal Navy's HMS Lancaster
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The Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigate, HMS Lancaster, is undergoing an extensive refit at Portsmouth Naval Base as part of a £17.9m contract with BAE Systems.
The mid-life upkeep will significantly upgrade the capability of the 20-year-old frigate to ensure it is ready to fulfil future operational commitments.
The work includes upgrades to the ship’s Seawolf guided-missile system, command system, communications and the installation of a small-calibre 30mm gun system, which can be remotely operated.
This will boost its air-defence capability, improve the ship’s situational awareness and make it easier to enable future systems upgrades as operational requirements evolve.
