BAE Systems to Equip Dutch and Belgian Navies with Advanced Bofors 40Mk4 Naval Guns in Joint Frigate Program

BAE Systems to Equip Dutch and Belgian Navies with Advanced Bofors 40Mk4 Naval Guns in Joint Frigate Program

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Dutch Materiel and IT Command to provide eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the anti-submarine warfare frigate program, a joint initiative between the Netherlands and Belgium. These advanced naval guns, featuring versatile 3P programmable ammunition, will be deployed on frigates to enhance the anti-aircraft and anti-surface combat capabilities of both navies. The contract includes installation, training, and support, with the first delivery expected in 2026.

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 2-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems has secured a contract with the Dutch Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) to supply eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for use by the Royal Netherlands and Belgian Navies. This contract forms a critical part of the two nations’ anti-submarine warfare frigate program, a collaborative effort to equip each country with two state-of-the-art frigates, each fitted with two advanced naval gun systems.

The inclusion of BAE Systems’ 3P programmable ammunition enhances the firepower and adaptability of the Bofors 40Mk4, designed for rapid response in anti-aircraft and anti-surface warfare. With the flexibility to switch between six programmable modes, the 3P ammunition enables precision targeting across air, land, and sea threats, equipping the frigates with comprehensive combat versatility.

The contract covers installation, crew training, documentation, and a stock of spare parts and tools, with an option for additional training guns. BAE Systems plans to deliver the first of these gun systems by 2026.

Stefan Löfström, BAE Systems Bofors’ Marketing & Sales Director, emphasized the importance of this milestone, noting that the advanced capabilities of the Bofors 40Mk4 align with BAE Systems’ commitment to supporting NATO allies and strengthening Europe’s defensive readiness.

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BAE Systems Bofors
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SOURCE: BAE Systems