Maritime Defence & Security News
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)
Babcock Launches Joint Skills MoU with Fife and Forth Valley Colleges to Boost Scotland’s Defence Workforce
Babcock, Fife College and Forth Valley College are to accelerate the development of Scotland’s defence and advanced manufacturing workforce through a new joint skills pact outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the three organisations
Babcock’s Back-to-Back Milestones Signal Sustained Pace in Type 31 Programme
Babcock has marked two major milestones in the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration Class programme, with the steel cut for HMS Bulldog and the rollout of HMS Active at its Rosyth facility.
Robosys Expands OEM Propulsion Control with New Sleipner Thruster Integration
Robosys has announced the expansion of its multi-OEM propulsion control capabilities with the integration of Sleipner (Side-Power) Thruster Systems into its flagship VOYAGER AI autonomy and remote vessel control software suite.
L3Harris Technologies Announced as Diamond Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026
The Society of Maritime Industries (SMI) is pleased to welcome L3Harris as a Diamond Sponsor for the SMI Conference 2026
New SMI Job Role: Defence Engagement & Capability Manager
We’re recruiting: Defence Engagement & Capability Manager (Maritime Defence & Security Group)
Babcock Signs Initial Agreement Under Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme
Babcock International has secured its first agreement under the £4 billion Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) with Indonesia, for the sale of two Arrowhead 140 frigate licences
SEA Awarded Multi-Million Pound Contract to Deliver KraitArray ASW Sensing Technology for Liquid Robotics Wave Glider
SEA has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract to supply its advanced KraitArray undersea sensing technology to Liquid Robotics for integration into the company’s Wave Glider uncrewed surface vehicle
Babcock Boosts Graduate and Apprentice Recruitment with Record Intake
Babcock has opened applications for its 2026 apprentice intake as the company unveils the recruitment of a record number of graduates and apprentices across its UK business.
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