Maritime Defence & Security News
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
£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
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
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
Griffon Marine Completes MOD Commando Raiding Craft Conversion Programme
Griffon Marine has announced the successful completion of its contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to convert the Royal Marines’ Offshore Raiding Craft (ORC) fleet into the advanced Commando Raiding Craft (CRC)
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