The US Navy has retained Serco to provide technical services to modernise its guided missile frigates and ship systems.
The contract has a one-year base period, plus four one-year options periods, with a total estimated value of US $96 million.
“We understand the vital importance that navies play in the defence of nations, and as a partner of choice to governments internationally, we stand ready to continue our support for the US Navy and other militaries around the world.”
Under this contract, Serco is supporting planning, design, construction and delivery for the missile frigates and ships, as well as systems integration and testing services.
Serco currently supports several navies across the world with a range of services, including with several navies across the world a proud history of working with navies around the world to provide modernisation and efficiency support, and we have extensive capabilities across a range of maritime and defence services, including performing essential facilities management and maintenance services at key Belgian military bases, carrying out vital maintenance services for the Belgian and Dutch mine countermeasure fleets, and supporting construction programmes for the Royal Navy.
Anthony Kirby, Serco Group Chief Executive, says: “We are delighted to have retained this contract, demonstrating our extensive global capabilities in the maritime sector and the value we offer to navies.
“We understand the vital importance that navies play in the defence of nations, and as a partner of choice to governments internationally, we stand ready to continue our support for the US Navy and other militaries around the world.”
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