Fleet Solid Support Ships Programme successfully completes its Preliminary Design Review
Navantia UK and BMT Achieve the First Key Milestone on the FSS Programme after collaboration in the Functional Design The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Ships programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), which marks the first major milestone in the programme. The PDR has been completed in working sessions between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Navantia UK as prime contractor of the programme and BMT, who has led the functional design phase. This milestone has confirmed the robustness and maturity of the design, marking the progression of the programme. The FSS now enters a new phase, focused on detailed design and heading towards the start of construction in 2025, according to the schedule. The completion of the PDR has been possible…