its advanced build methodology, procurement, production and integration initiatives. An example of this is the application of ultrasound weld scanning techniques to replace the traditional X-ray method. And by maximising sub systems testing at the module stage during the build programme, BAE SYSTEMS Marine hopes to advance the in-service date to 2005.
Construction work on the second and third boats of the Class, Ambush and Artful will be started progressively in the Build Hall as units of the surface ship LPD02 are transported out of the hall to the superberth.
In the lead up to 2001, the MoD Defence Procurement Agency Attack Project Team worked closely with the Director Equipment Capability (Under Water Battlespace) and Prime
