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13 April 2026

HENSOLDT UK Secures Two Contracts for 50 Coastal Surveillance Radars

HENSOLDT UK has secured two contracts with SRT Marine System Solutions Ltd to supply a total of 50 radar systems for deployment within integrated national coastal surveillance systems

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10 April 2026

Seawork Awards 2026: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence Across the Maritime Sector

The Seawork Awards are open for entries and nominations. The Innovations Showcase once again takes centre stage in 2026 — with its categories proudly sponsored by the Society of Maritime Industries

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9 April 2026

£50M Boost for Defence Businesses in Plymouth and the South West with New Defence Growth Deal

£50 million defence investment is being poured into Plymouth and the South West, making it easier for defence businesses to innovate, creating skilled jobs in the region and boosting UK national security

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9 April 2026

Exail to Supply DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel to Support Global Subsea Cable Installation

Exail and OMS Group have announced the acquisition of a second Exail DriX O-16 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) to support the growing demand for subsea cable infrastructure worldwide

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9 April 2026

BMT Partners with BAE Systems on Anzac Class Designer Support Contract

BMT has announced its partnership with BAE Systems Australia, the prime contractor for the Design Support Contract (DSC) supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac Class frigates

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27 March 2026

SMIFutures Early Career Profile: Dayna Ferguson

In the latest SMIFutures Early Career Profile, Dayna Ferguson, UK Specification Manager; New Build Navy, Nuclear & EPC at Roxtec Ltd., reflects on how curiosity, resilience and integrity have shaped her early career.

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26 March 2026

Confidence in Situational Awareness for MASS: Building the Future Testing Capability in the UK to Support a Thriving Maritime Autonomy Sector

NPL and partners have announced the launch of the first stage of their dedicated Maritime Autonomy sensor and weather test range in Plymouth Sound

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23 March 2026

UK Maritime Industry Input Sought for YES to Shipping Forum at Posidonia 2026

Dr Melis Özdel, Head of Maritime Law at UCL Laws and a maritime law consultant specialising in international trade and dispute resolution, will represent the United Kingdom at this year’s YES to Shipping Forum

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19 March 2026

GT Wings Announces Strategic Manufacturing Partnership with Zunsion Technology for AirWing™ Production

GT Wings has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zunsion Technology in China to establish a strategic manufacturing partnership for its AirWing™ Jet Sail wind propulsion system

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16 March 2026

Robosys Has Unveiled its New VOYAGER AI Simulator at Oceanology International

Leading advanced autonomy and vessel control innovator, Robosys Automation, has unveiled its new VOYAGER AI Simulator at Oceanology International 2026.

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