HMS Prince of Wales opens to public as BAE System defence technology goes on display

BAE Systems is showing off models and exhibits for some of its latest designs on Monday.

The exhibition will take place on the Portsmouth-based 65,000 tonne carrier as she visits her affiliated city.

Among the tech on display will be:

:: The P24 autonomous rigid inflatable boat, demonstrated in NATO trials in 2019.

:: A mine disposal system called Archerfish that uses high-frequency sonar and low light video data to spot mines and then fires a shape charged warhead. It is currently in use by the American navy.

:: 3D naval radar, named Artisan.

:: A landing signal operator simulation, used at its facility in Warton ahead of real-life landings of the F-35 Lightning II jets.

BAE Systems' Martin Douglas is chief engineer for the Queen Elizabeth class carriers, including PoW's sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth.

He said: 'We are delighted to have the opportunity to support this event and we are looking forward to displaying some of our fantastic technologically advanced capabilities and innovations to visitors over the coming days.

'We are extremely proud of our unique role in the design, build and support of both Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers and fifth generation F-35 aircraft. Both of these complex engineering programmes have brought together the very best of UK skills, talent and innovation, and we hope will inspire the next generation of engineers.

'As a business, we must always look ahead. The revolutionary advanced manufacturing technologies and techniques we are working on today are allowing us to develop more affordable and capable products for our customers, now and into the future.'