10 Mar 2021

WEBINAR: Type 26 Combat System

IMarEST TV recording of the 10th February Webinar 'Type 26 Combat System' presented by Cdr K J Bowers and Captain Gavin J Edward, for the Naval Engineering Special Interest Group.

About this webinar

A step change in the change in T26 capability through evolution of the combat system. A discussion of how development of the T26 supporting networks and infrastructure will lead to closer integration between the Marine and Weapon engineering domains. The webinar will additionally provide a summary of the T26 Combat Capability.

About the speaker

Cdr K J Bowers MEng(Hons) CEng MIET RN.

Keith joined the Navy in Sep 2002 having graduated from Durham University with a MEng in Electronic Systems Engineering. Keith joined the T26 project team in DE&S and was promoted during his time there to Cdr taking over as the Combat System Manager/Approval Authority.

Captain Gavin J Edward BEng(Hons) MSc CEng MIET.

Gavin joined the Royal Navy in 1991 as an Officer Cadet straight after A-Levels, studying for a BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering alongside his Naval training. He has served in numerous ships as a Weapon Engineer Officer responsible for the effective operation of combat systems, which include: real-time data networks, communications, missile systems, guns, radars, sonars.

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