New Arctic operations base for UK commandos
A new Arctic operations base will support Britain’s commandos for the next ten years as the UK underscores its commitment to security in the High North.
BAE Systems to provide Maritime Indirect Fires System for UK Royal Navy
BAE Systems has received a GBP 181 million contract to equip the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates with five Mk 45 Maritime Indirect Fire Systems.
BAE Systems delivers fifth and most advanced Astute submarine to the Royal Navy
HMS Anson, which was formally commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony in Barrow last year, is 97 metres long and weighs 7,400-tonnes.
Royal Navy selects CAMCOPTER S-100 in Peregrine programme
Thales and Schiebel announced they have been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver a game changing rotary wing Uncrewed Air System (UAS) to provide a protective ‘eye in the sky’ capability for Royal Navy warships.
Construction starts on the third Dreadnought Class submarine
BAE Systems has marked the start of construction of the third Dreadnought Class submarine, Warspite, at its shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
Babcock cuts steel on second Royal Navy Type 31 Inspiration Class frigate
Babcock has reached another major milestone on the Type 31 programme to deliver five Inspiration Class frigates for the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy joins Norway’s maritime workout to train submarine commanders
The Royal Navy joined Norway’s annual maritime workout to test submarine commanders of tomorrow and safeguard NATO’s northern flank.
Royal Navy receives final Leonardo AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), on behalf of the Royal Navy, has received its final AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter.
Plasan signs contract with BAE Systems for Type 26 armour
Plasan is currently delivering composite armour for the first three frigates as part of the Batch 1 contract.
AW101 Merlin upgrade extends life of Royal Navy helicopter to 2030
The Royal Navy’s AW101 Merlin helicopters have been upgraded so they can embark on and operate from vessels anywhere in the world, extending the life of the platform to 2030.
UK: £15.4 million contract for first cutting-edge Navy crewless submarine
A £15.4 million contract for a cutting-edge crewless submarine has been awarded to Plymouth firm MSubs by the Royal Navy.
BAE Systems: HMS Glasgow frigate to enter the water for the first time
The first Type 26 City Class frigate, HMS Glasgow, has begun the float off process, which will see her enter the water for the first time.