The Type 45 Destroyer Duncan was due to leave BAE System's Scotstoun yard on Friday for Portsmouth Naval Base.

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The sixth, Duncan, left BAE System's Scotstoun yard on the Clyde on Monday for Portsmouth where it will undergo sea trials.

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This has resulted in a four-way rivalry to develop the next-generation system between industry teams led by BAE Systems, Exelis (formerly ITT Defense), Northrop Grumman and Raytheon.

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Under this new partnership, engineers at BAE Systems will work with Edinburgh-based Aquamarine to develop an intelligent diagnostic system and remote ballasting mechanism for the Oyster.

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The U.S. Navy has contracted with BAE Systems and, as a subcontractor, Boeing, to develop an integrated weapons system that combines both lasers and machine guns.

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