{"id":35359,"date":"2025-09-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/?p=35359"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:03:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:03:28","slug":"communications-infrastructure-for-bae-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/uk\/news\/communications-infrastructure-for-bae-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Communications Infrastructure for BAE Systems Type 45 Anti-Air Warfare Destroyers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section \n        id=\"block_acf-block-68d519eeddde1\" \n        class=\"text-[#475467] prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        \"\n        style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\n    >\n        <h3>Project Summary<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW89354225 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89354225 BCX4\">The Type 45 Anti-Air Warfare Destroyers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89354225 BCX4\">represent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89354225 BCX4\"> a critical element of the Royal Navy\u2019s surface fleet, delivering advanced air defence capability well into the 21st century. As part of the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89354225 BCX4\">initial<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89354225 BCX4\"> outfitting programme, OCS, formerly FES Support Services (\u201cOCS\u201d), was selected to deliver a future-proof <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89354225 BCX4\">fibre optic backbone infrastructure <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89354225 BCX4\">across the Type 45 class, supporting both immediate operational requirements and future technological advancement.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW89354225 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section \n        id=\"block_acf-block-68d519eedde18\" \n        class=\"text-[#475467] prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        px-4 py-8 md:px-8 rounded-3xl\"\n        style=\"background-color: #F6F6FA;\"\n    >\n        <ul>\n<li><strong>6 Type 45 destroyers (4 delivered by OCS) equipped with advanced optical fibre infrastuctures<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Future-proofed design for rapid communications upgrades<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zero requirement for invasive cable replacement during lifecycle enhancements<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>State-of-the-art blown fibre technology and ruggedised fibre cabling installed across full vessel infrastructure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section \n        id=\"block_acf-block-68d519eedde35\" \n        class=\"text-[#475467] prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        \"\n        style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\n    >\n        <h3>Project Delivery<\/h3>\n<p>The Type 45 class, including HMS Daring, HMS Dauntless, HMS Diamond, HMS Dragon, HMS Defender, and HMS Duncan, are designed to provide unparalleled air defence, capable of tracking, engaging, and neutralising multiple airborne threats simultaneously. Protecting key <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalnavy.mod.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Navy<\/a> assets such as aircraft carriers and amphibious task groups, the Type 45\u2019s operational effectiveness is heavily dependent on resilient, high-bandwidth fibre optic infrastructure to support ship-wide communications systems.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Working in partnership with BAE Systems, OCS was responsible for the installation of a blown optical and ruggedised fibre network infrastructure, tailored specifically to meet the demands of the Type 45. This innovative approach enabled the vessels to be equipped with state-of-the-art communications infrastructure from commissioning, whilst significantly reducing future disruption typically associated with system upgrades.<\/p>\n<p>The blown fibre solution allows new fibre cables to be installed through pre-laid microducts using compressed air. This methodology provides exceptional flexibility, enabling rapid installation of upgraded or new systems without the need for structural modification or intrusive cable pulling activities.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_acf-block-68d519eedde4a\" class=\"grid gap-10 lg:gap-4 grid-cols-1  lg:grid-cols-2 \">\n                    <div class=\"grid gap-4\">\n                <picture class=\"h-[400px]\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/5f99fea3-3518-4755-91f7-7c53db72af44\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/5f99fea3-3518-4755-91f7-7c53db72af44\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/5f99fea3-3518-4755-91f7-7c53db72af44\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center rounded-3xl\" alt=\"A smiling man wearing glasses, a navy blue OCS cap, and a matching OCS polo shirt stands in an industrial or factory setting with machinery and pipes in the background.\">\n                <\/picture>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"grid gap-4\">\n                <picture class=\"h-[400px]\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/420d9d1e-c970-4d01-9640-fe850c6a9baa\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/420d9d1e-c970-4d01-9640-fe850c6a9baa\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/420d9d1e-c970-4d01-9640-fe850c6a9baa\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center rounded-3xl\" alt=\"A woman wearing glasses and an OCS-branded navy polo shirt stands smiling with arms crossed in front of electrical control panels.\">\n                <\/picture>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n\n\n    <section \n        id=\"block_acf-block-68d519eedde77\" \n        class=\"text-[#475467] prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        \"\n        style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\n    >\n        <h3>Challenges<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The unique operational environment aboard a warship necessitated a highly robust and adaptable network solution. Key challenges included:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Navigating complex vessel geometries to provide comprehensive fibre coverage without compromising critical ship systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ensuring that the network design would accommodate both existing and yet-to-be-developed communications technologies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivering an installation that met stringent naval standards for durability, electromagnetic compatibility, and operational resilience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OCS\u2019s solution addressed these challenges through meticulous planning, extensive collaboration with BAE Systems and the Royal Navy technical authorities, and the deployment of specialist installation teams with significant maritime experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section x-data=\"video\" id=\"block_acf-block-68d519eeddea4\" class=\"grid gap-4\">\n                    <picture>\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/2ef3b3ae-febb-457a-9c67-ed3e93500468\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/768x768\/\" media=\"(max-width: 640px)\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/2ef3b3ae-febb-457a-9c67-ed3e93500468\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" type=\"image\/jpg\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ucarecdn.com\/2ef3b3ae-febb-457a-9c67-ed3e93500468\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/quality\/smart\/-\/preview\/1024x1024\/\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center rounded-3xl\" alt=\"A modern naval warship sails on calm sea waters under a blue sky with scattered clouds; land is visible in the distant background.\">\n            <\/picture>\n                    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section \n        id=\"block_acf-block-68d519eedded1\" \n        class=\"text-[#475467] prose-h1:font-semibold prose-h1:mb-10 prose-headings:font-medium prose prose-ocs prose-li:pl-0 w-full max-w-none\n        \"\n        style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF;\"\n    >\n        <h3>Collaboration and Partnerships<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Successful delivery of the project was underpinned by close collaboration with BAE Systems, the prime contractor for the Type 45 programme. Regular interface meetings ensured alignment between communications infrastructure development and wider ship systems integration, supporting seamless project delivery within the broader shipbuilding schedule.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Results and Impact<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The installation of a blown optical fibre network across the Type 45 destroyers has delivered substantial operational and strategic benefits:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Immediate operational readiness with a state-of-the-art communications system backbone infrastructure at vessel handover.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Future-proofing of the communications system, with rapid, low-disruption upgrade capability embedded from day one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced through-life costs by eliminating the need for major re-cabling works during technology refresh cycles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced resilience against evolving threats through the ability to rapidly integrate new systems and capabilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The blown fibre infrastructure continues to ensure that the Royal Navy\u2019s frontline air defence platforms remain at the cutting 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