Royal Navy to enhance air defence with cutting-edge DragonFire laser by 2027
The Royal Navy is set to bolster its air defence capabilities by deploying the cutting-edge DragonFire laser weapon system aboard a warship by 2027.
DragonFire laser programme accelerating to equip Royal Navy
The UK DragonFire laser programme is accelerating following a decision from the UK Ministry of Defence to install the weapon system on Royal Navy ships.
OSI signs two contracts with BAE Systems for submarine programmes
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) announced the recent finalization of two significant contracts with BAE Systems Submarines (BAE).
Safran wins contract for support of Merlin helicopter engines
Safran Helicopter Engines UK has signed a contract worth GBP 300 million to provide support for RTM322 engines, which equip 55 AW101 Merlin helicopters operated by the Royal Navy.
Survitec secures contract for Type 31 frigate survival technology
Survitec has been awarded a significant contract to supply its Survival Technology to five Type 31 Frigates being built by Babcock for the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy selects SEA’s Ancilla for GBP 135 million countermeasures contract
SEA has been awarded a GBP 135m contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide a Trainable Decoy Launcher to improve Royal Navy surface Ship defensive capabilities.
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Royal Navy: first combat use of CAMM/Sea Ceptor air defence missiles [VIDEO]
UK Ministry of Defence announced that the Royal Navy's HMS Richmond successfully engaged and destroyed two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with its Sea Ceptor air defence system in the Red Sea.
Babcock delivers frigate St. Albans three months ahead of schedule
Babcock has delivered Type 23 frigate HMS St. Albans back to the Royal Navy for sea trials three months ahead of the planned schedule.
Fighters land on HMS Prince of Wales as Carrier Strike Groups starts to assemble
The UK’s most advanced air power – F-35 Lightning stealth fighters – have embarked on HMS Prince of Wales as the carrier prepares to join NATO allies on its biggest exercise in decades.
Royal Marines get revamped raiding craft for new era of operations
Royal Marines will strike deeper and faster thanks to a revamped raiding boat for discrete commando operations.
Thales wins GBP 1.8 billion contract to improve Royal Navy ship availability and resilience
The UK Ministry of Defence has today announced a new £1.8 Billion, 15 years contract with Thales to improve Royal Navy (RN) ship availability and resilience.
Steadfast Defender 2024: HMS Queen Elizabeth deploys on historic NATO mission
UK flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth sails on Sunday to lead an international task group for an historic NATO exercise – the largest in Europe since the Cold War.