Maritime Defence & Security News
From Concept to Commercialisation: Defence Innovation Loans Are Open
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) supported by Innovate UK Loans Ltd (Innovate UK) are working together to offer Defence Innovation Loans.
Scientists Explore Role of High-Temperature Fluid Flow in Explosivity of Giant Underwater Volcanoes
Scientists from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have led an international team on a groundbreaking expedition to enhance our ability to forecast and understand the hazards posed by Earth’s most explosive volcanic eruptions.
Opportunity for UK Businesses to Join The Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC)
PIMEC is an initiative of the Pakistan Navy, being organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs in order to jump start development in the maritime sector. ADS, SMI and High Commission of Pakistan are inviting interest from UK businesses to join the event in Karachi on Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th November 2025.
Amanda Martin MP Visits Griffon Marine's Shipyard in Portchester
Amanda Martin, MP for Portsmouth North, visited Griffon Marine’s Trafalgar Wharf shipyard on 4th April, where she was welcomed by CEO Mark Downer and met members of the team during a site tour.
Princess Royal Officially Opens Glasgow Shipbuilding Academy
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened BAE Systems’ Applied Shipbuilding Academy in Glasgow at a ceremony at the Company’s Scotstoun site.
Babcock awarded Capability Insertion Period contract by UK MOD for Type 31 frigates
Babcock International Group (Babcock) has been awarded a c.£65 million, five-ship contract to deliver the Capability Insertion Period (CIP) for the UK Royal Navy’s (RN) Type 31 frigates being built by the company at its Rosyth facility in Scotland.
European Research Institute to Acquire NOC Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
A leading European research, technology and innovation organisation has chosen cutting edge underwater robotics from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) to help advance its marine research capabilities
Griffon Hoverwork Evolves into Griffon Marine: A Brand Reflecting Unrivalled Expertise
Griffon Hoverwork has rebranded as Griffon Marine, reflecting the company's extensive skills, core competencies, and commitment to maritime excellence.
BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation with SEAS testing
BMT has successfully partnered with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) to advance autonomous maritime navigation by utilising BMT’s proprietary Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) testbed.
APCL Cammell Laird Completes Fabrication of Type 26 Frigate Mega Block
APCL Cammell Laird achieved its latest milestone in the Type 26 programme build - successfully completing the fabrication of key structural components for Ship 4 HMS Birmingham and Ship 3 HMS Belfast.
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