BAE Naval Guns for RN Type 31 frigates

BAE Systems will produce and deliver Bofors 40 Mk4 and Bofors 57 Mk3 naval guns for the UK’s Type 31 general purpose frigate programme. The contract includes five Bofors 57 Mk3 medium caliber guns and 10 Bofors 40 Mk4 small calibre guns, both closein weapon systems designed to protect ships against modern and future complex threats. The guns also offer the Royal Navy optimised ammunition, including the cost-efficient programmable Bofors 3P all-target munition.