BAE Systems plc has signed a GBP 6 million contract to extend its support to Warships. This extension to the existing phase two service contract will allow the continuation of its Class Output Management and Design Management Services (DMS) which offer through life, global support to ships. The Class Output Management and Design Services Teams are responsible for providing a one stop shop of support to HMS Illustrious, the Hunt Class and the Type 23 Class warships as part of the Ship Support Alliance (SS(A)), an alliance between industry participants and the UK Ministry of Defence.

BAE Systems provides 'Class' focus by bringing together ship support roles across industry, MOD and the Royal Navy to work together in a single team and act as a single point of contact for ships at the waterfront.