Overview
- The Ministry of Defence selected Ultra Maritime to supply sonobuoys for the Royal Navy, with the contract covering design, development, engineering and manufacturing.
- Ultra Maritime has expanded its London manufacturing site, adding skilled jobs and strengthening UK supply for the Royal Navy and allied partners.
- Merlin Mk2 helicopters deploy sonobuoys alongside dipping sonar using multistatic tactics to detect, track and deter submarines.
- Ultra Maritime and the MoD are developing miniaturised sonobuoys for uncrewed air systems to broaden future undersea surveillance.
- The procurement deepens stocks of consumable sensors considered vital for sustained anti-submarine operations, addressing concerns over increased submarine activity and threats to undersea infrastructure.