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BAE and Thales Join Forces to Boost Submarine Sonar

9/15/2025

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BAE Systems and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 11, 2025, at DSEI UK 2025 to enhance submarine sonar collaboration.
Thales will serve as the Main Sonar Design Authority, building on over 20 years of partnership.
The agreement aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced sonar solutions sourced from the UK sonar enterprise.
The underwater warfare workforce is projected to grow from 500 to over 660 due to new submarine programs.
This MoU underscores a commitment to advancing technology for the UK Royal Navy's future submarines.

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BAE Systems and Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 11, 2025, at DSEI UK 2025 to enhance submarine sonar collaboration.
Thales will serve as the Main Sonar Design Authority, building on over 20 years of partnership.
The agreement aims to accelerate the deployment of advanced sonar solutions sourced from the UK sonar enterprise.
The underwater warfare workforce is projected to grow from 500 to over 660 due to new submarine programs.
This MoU underscores a commitment to advancing technology for the UK Royal Navy's future submarines.