Frazer-Nash has played a key role in the development of weapons systems since the Second World War. In the 1970s and 1980s we were at the forefront of weapons carriage and release (missile launcher) design and our current activities build on this experience. We continue to be involved in weapons launcher design using the latest cold gas technology, and also Naval Combat System studies and the assessment of weapon effects and protection systems. The company has a high degree of expertise in weapons system safety and works closely with DOSG, the MoD’s safety authority.

       

Recent activities associated with the weapons sector include:

• Research into protection from explosion effects on personnel and buildings within the urban battlefield
• Design and analytical support for the Surface Ship Torpedo Defence countermeasure launching system
• Safety and Environmental Management for the RN tomahawk capability for 13 years
• Awarded a long term safety support contract by BAE Systems and Independent Safety Auditor for the Stingray and Spearfish torpedo capability
• A study for DEC (AWE) to analyse and assess the future Medium Calibre Gun options for the future Coastal Suppression capability
• Investigation of the Cost, Risk and Integration issues associated with using MOTS Combat System sub-systems for the Future Surface Combatant
• Teamed on two recent artillery programmes as ILS , R&M and safety manager
• Safety risk assessment on the LIMAWS artillery gun system