Case Study: BAE Systems achieves integrated, tablet-ready technical documentation and training media with Lionbridge

How BAE Systems Benefited from a Strategic Technical Documentation Partner

BAE Systems Maritime – Naval Ships, one of the UK’s largest shipbuilders, needed a strategic partner to outsource technical documentation for the Type 26 Frigate and to develop an Integrated Electronic Technical Publication (IETP) tied to training. BAE Systems selected Lionbridge to deliver S1000D support information and to create a tablet/handheld-enabled TrilogiView/IETP with reusable data modules, single-source media assets, offline capability and potential for on-board Wi‑Fi updates.

Lionbridge produced S1000D technical publications, interactive multimedia Data Modules, animated training media and 3D animation variants, drawing on experienced marine technical authors and secure IT infrastructure. The Lionbridge solution—managed through joint governance, monthly KPI reviews and flexible on-site teams—relieved internal resources to focus on core engineering, improved communications and information security, and delivered an integrated, tablet-enabled IETP that measurably increased efficiency and training integration for BAE Systems.

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