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    ContractsMk41 Vertical Launch System and Aster 30 Missile Integration Feasibility Study
    Awarded contract

    Mk41 Vertical Launch System and Aster 30 Missile Integration Feasibility Study

    Awarded
    £1.9m
    Published 3 Nov 2026

    Study to assess the feasibility of integrating Mk41 vertical launch system with Aster 30 missile for naval air defense applications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 3 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1.9m
    Published 3 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,860,855
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MU
      MBDA UK Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    3 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks a comprehensive feasibility report examining the technical and operational viability of integrating the Mk41 vertical launching system (VLS) with the Aster 30 air defense missile. The study should evaluate compatibility requirements, system modifications, performance impacts, costs, timeline, and risk assessment. Potential suppliers should have expertise in naval weapons systems, missile integration, and VLS platforms. The final report will inform decision-making regarding system interoperability and deployment capabilities.

    Track record

    10 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06137b

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