Brahmand NewsPrevious Article
Brahmand NewsNext Article

BAE to produce MK 45 gun systems for US Navy


A US Navy photo.

LONDON (BNS): BAE Systems has received a $25.7 million contract from the US Navy to overhaul and upgrade two Mk 45 naval guns bringing them to the 5-inch 62-calibre Mk 45 Mod 4 configuration.

The Mod 4 is an upgrade to the Mod 2 design, which significantly enhances overall mission performance.

Upon delivery, the two gun systems will be installed on new construction Arleigh Burke Class (DDG 51) Destroyers, a company statement said.

The 5-inch Mk 45 Mod 4 includes strengthened gun and mount subsystems, advanced control system enhancements, a modern touch-screen user interface and a low maintenance gun shield.

Tags:

US Navy  MK 45  

Other Related News

Indian military maintained assertive approach along LAC; focused on boosting operational might in 2024

In a year bookended by intractable conflicts and geopolitical fragmentation, India focused on ramping up military prowess by broadly firming up defence procurement worth Rs 4.22 lakh crore even as the Indian and Chinese militaries completed pulling back their troops from border face-off points in eastern Ladakh.

BRAHMOS Missile Systems

Headlines

Brahmand World Defence Update 2024

Brahmand World Defence Update

Image Gallery

Main Menu
 Comment TagsColor of comment tags right next to article titles Links ColorColor of Hyperlinks Background ColorBackground color & image
Background TextureChoose Background Texture