11th May 2016 08:01
LONDON (Alliance News) - Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC said it is to supply twelve MTU diesel generator sets to prime contractor BAE Systems PLC for the first three Type 26 Global Combat Ships due to go into service with the Royal Navy.
The deal means that the core components of the frigate's combined propulsion system will come from Rolls-Royce, the engineer said.
"The fact that we're involved with our diesel gensets in this leading-edge project by the Royal Navy fills us with great pride and demonstrates the precision with which Rolls-Royce is able to meet customer requirements," said Knut Muller, head of MTU's governmental business. "One key reason for winning this order is MTU's wealth of experience of combined propulsion systems."
The Type 26 Global Combat Ship is the first newly-designed Royal Navy surface vessel to be equipped with MTU engines.
Shares in Rolls Royce were up 0.7% at 653.00 pence Wednesday. BAE was up 0.5% at 493.10p.
By Samuel Agini; [email protected]; @samuelagini
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