News

Gibbs & Cox appointed to Multi-Mission Surface Combatant contract

Lockheed Martin has announced the appointment of independent naval architect and marine engineer Gibbs & Cox in support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC).

Previously, Lockheed Martin’s MMSC was chosen to fulfil the Royal Saudi Naval Forces multi-mission surface combatant requirement.

In May of last year both the United States Navy and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia penned a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for four MMSCs. Crucially, this agreement represents the first sale of a US-built surface combatant to another nation in over four decades.

For Gibbs & Cox the appointment is big news and signifies yet another contract win with Lockheed Martin.

“We are pleased to continue our long-standing relationship with Lockheed Martin and extend our partnership to a new derivative and customer,” said Chris Deegan, Gibbs & Cox President and CEO.

“G&C’s 85 years of surface combatant design experience has supported many of the world’s navies via Foreign Military Sales. We look forward to working with Lockheed Martin to design the Multi-Mission Surface Combatant to meet the needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

The Multi-Mission Surface Combatant is a lethal and highly maneuverable multi-mission surface combatant capable of littoral and open ocean operation. It was designed from the keel up to confront modern maritime and economic security threats.

The MMSC has a range of 5,000 nautical miles and can reach speeds upwards of 30 knots. It will be based on the Freedom-variant Littoral Combat Ship’s 118 meter hull and will utilize the same combined diesel and gas propulsion system.

If you would like to join our community and read more articles like this then please click here.

The post Gibbs & Cox appointed to Multi-Mission Surface Combatant contract appeared first on Defence Online.

 

Who are we?

From publishing the first national directory of public sector contracts, to being the first to market with our online Tracker solution, we have been the true pioneers of technology and innovation in the public sector marketplace. Throughout our 39 years, we have continued to evolve and chart new territory – placing our customers at the heart of everything we do. Take your business to the next level with Tracker now.

If you request a demo today!

Download your Free UK Defence Industry Report

Start Your Free Trial Today

Download your Free UK Defence Industry Report

Download your Free UK Defence Industry Report

When you sign up for a 3 day free trial or demo.

Limited time only

    BiP Solutions owns DCI and we look after your details carefully. We offer a range of products, services and events (some of which are free) that help buyers tender more efficiently and suppliers find, bid for and win public and private sector contracts. Only tick this box if you wish to receive information about these. We will never share your details with third parties and you will have the opportunity of opting out of communications every time we contact you. For further details, please see our Privacy Policy