Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has supplied the
final batch of Platform Management System (PMS) hardware for the Royal Navy's
Astute-class series' boat 5 submarine.
Under a performance partnering arrangement, Northrop
Grumman's Sperry Marine business unit supplied the PMS to BAE Systems
Maritime–Submarines for installation on Astute Boat 5, Anson, at its shipyard
in Barrow-in-Furness, U.K. The PMS equipment controls and monitors the
submarine's platform machinery and onboard systems.
"Northrop Grumman has a well established relationship
with the Royal Navy, supplying and supporting systems for surface ships and
submarines," said Andrew Tyler, chief executive U.K. and Europe, Northrop
Grumman. "The continued success of our involvement in the Astute programme
is a reflection of the skill of our teams and the close partnership that we
have with BAE Systems and the Ministry of Defence."