UK sets British-only competition for three Clyde nuclear submarine floating docks under multibillion-pound maritime investment plan
The UK government plans to limit bidding for three new floating docks at HM Naval Base Clyde to British firms, placing a major submarine maintenance project with domestic industry.
UK commandos and U.S. Navy SEALs test joint vessel seizures and airstrike coordination in Virginia to strengthen NATO readiness
British commandos and U.S. Navy SEALs completed three weeks of maritime special operations training in Virginia, culminating in a joint seizure of a target vessel.
Royal Navy sends HMS Agamemnon to sea, advancing Britain’s sixth Astute-class nuclear attack submarine towards frontline duty
HMS Agamemnon, Britain’s sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, has left BAE Systems’ Barrow-in-Furness shipyard for the first time and begun sea trials.
Britain prepares HMS Astute for major mid-life revalidation after 15 years, sustaining Royal Navy attack-submarine capability
HMS Astute is preparing for a Mid Life Re-Validation Period after completing its first 15-year commission with the Royal Navy.
Britain to double nuclear submarine output under £6 billion industrial plan, targeting one SSN-AUKUS boat every 18 months
About £6 billion will be invested over the Spending Review period to expand shipbuilding, reactor manufacturing and specialist supply-chain capacity.
U.S. Navy says Mk 48 torpedo launch from British underwater drone advances autonomous AUKUS strike capability and allied integration
The U.S. Navy and Royal Navy have test-fired an exercise Mk 48 heavyweight torpedo from Britain’s XV EXCALIBUR large uncrewed undersea vehicle.
Britain invests £8.4 billion to bring first Dreadnought nuclear-armed submarine into Royal Navy service in early 2030s
Britain’s first Dreadnought-class ballistic-missile submarine is scheduled to complete sea trials and be ready to enter Royal Navy service in the early 2030s.
TKMS says its UK unit wins contract to develop next-generation torpedo defence system for current and future Royal Navy submarines
The UK Ministry of Defence has selected TKMS ATLAS UK to develop and supply a new torpedo countermeasure system for Royal Navy submarines.
Britain starts planning Dreadnought successor amid £47 billion investment in nuclear submarines and supporting infrastructure
Britain is starting to define the requirements for its post-Dreadnought strategic deterrent during the current Parliament, extending nuclear planning beyond the submarines now under construction.
Britain to equip Royal Navy Type 31 frigates with Mk 41 launchers and Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles in major fleet firepower upgrade
Britain will equip its five Type 31 frigates with Mk 41 launchers and Norwegian Naval Strike Missiles under a programme to strengthen the Royal Navy’s surface fleet.
Britain scraps Type 83 and Type 32 warship concepts for hybrid Royal Navy fleet designed to replace Type 45 destroyers
Britain will abandon the Type 83 and Type 32 warship concepts in favour of a Royal Navy fleet combining crewed ships with autonomous missile, radar and underwater platforms.
Rolls-Royce PWR3 propulsion system to give Britain’s Dreadnought nuclear submarines simpler operations and longer service life
Britain’s Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines will be powered by a new Rolls-Royce nuclear propulsion system designed to simplify operations and extend their service lives.