The contract will help support the Royal Navy’s Shared Infrastructure, Combat Management Systems (CMS), and warship networks.
RECODE Programme: Enhancing Naval Capabilities
The contract, called RECODE, will be an eight-year programme that will arm the Navy Fleet for new military challenges.
The programme will help the Navy reach operational needs and deliver a modernisation programme at pace to enable the agile deployment of capabilities.
Job Opportunities and Economic Impact of the Contract with Ministry of Defence (H2)
RECODE will support 200 jobs at BAE Systems Naval Ship business division at sites located in Filton, Dorchester, New Malden, Frimley, and Portsmouth.
Core Elements of RECODE
- Maintaining high levels of safety, security, and availability of combat systems across 20 Royal Navy ships. Architectural and capability changes delivered directly to the fleet to keep pace with the operational tempo.
- Delivering BAE Systems CMS on the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 destroyers, and Type 26 frigates. The whole RECODE enterprise will adopt the engineering principles of DevSecOps, with security integrated at every phase of the software development and operational lifecycle. This agile methodology will deliver the best CMS capability in the shortest amount of time.
- A new collaborative working philosophy with DE&S Maritime Combat Systems and Navy Command, which will mean closer working, joint decision-making, and increased communication and collaboration between both parties.
Leadership Perspectives: Impact of the Partnership
Steve Carter, Naval Ships Combat Systems Director at BAE Systems, said: “RECODE represents a huge stride forward in our partnership with the Royal Navy and will help to realise warfare capability of the future.”
“The global threat picture, advances in commercial technology, and the immense volume of data available to crews means we need to become even more ambitious and far-reaching in our services and support. We are excited and privileged to secure this programme that will sit at the heart of the Navy’s ambition to be a protean force.”
