Maritime Defence & Security News
QinetiQ Speeds Up UK Submarine Maintenance Using Additive Manufacturing Technology
QinetiQ’s additive manufacturing expertise will support the rapid maintenance of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet through a new onsite facility at HM Naval Base Clyde.
Balaena Ready to Deliver for Britain Following Defence Investment Plan
Balaena has welcomed today’s Defence Investment Plan, saying the Government’s plans represent a major opportunity for Britain’s shipbuilding communities and the skilled workforce that underpins the nation’s defence
Joint Statement on the Defence Investment Plan and defence spending by SMI, Make UK Defence, techUK, ADS, and TheCityUK
SMI joins leading defence trade bodies calling on Government to back UK defence with meaningful investment ahead of the NATO Summit.
From Ambition to Operational Advantage: SMI Welcomes the First AUKUS Pillar II Signature Project Announcement
SMI warmly welcomes the announcement of the first AUKUS Pillar II signature project, focused on delivering cutting-edge payloads and enabling systems for AUKUS partners’ Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles, with delivery beginning in 2027.
Navantia Debuts Design for Autonomous Vessel to Support ‘Hybrid Navy’ of the Future
A model for a large autonomous surface vessel has been unveiled by Navantia UK as an example of the hi-tech capabilities of the company’s four yards, which are undergoing large-scale modernisation.
Captain Ben Vickery, Royal Navy, Joins Exail for Mine Warfare Systems Development in the UK
Exail has announced the appointment of Captain Ben Vickery for Mine Warfare Systems development
Exail and JFD partner to Increase Resilience in Future UK Mine Countermeasure Capability
Exail and JFD Global have signed a Pre-bid agreement to explore a future collaboration that will include UK based maintenance, training and support services
Babcock Completes Major Maintenance Programme Supporting UK Carrier Capability
Babcock has returned the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, to operational readiness following completion of a planned maintenance programme at Rosyth.
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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