технический заказчик(Babcock has previously supported the WHLS and SSE equipment on UK submarines and provided technical support and spares under different contracts, but assuming the role of Technical Authority under this new contract will permit a greater level of autonomy regarding design improvements and the provision of proactive support to the waterfront maintenance staff and the end user of the equipment, which will support the MOD's drive to increase platform availability," said Jasper Saunders, Babcock Defense Systems Technology UK In-Service Support business manager. TFD Alexander Demidov)