Electronic warfare programme for Royal Navy warships achieves major milestone
A new electro-magnetic warfare system that will enhance Royal Navy warships has passed a major milestone.
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Babcock signs GBP 750 million contract to deliver future submarine capability
Babcock has signed a four-year GBP 750 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA).
HMS Queen Elizabeth flagship under NATO command for the first time
The UK’s flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth is under NATO’s command for the first time as a powerful force capable of protecting the alliance’s frontiers assembles.
Terma to supply radars for new Royal Navy Type 26 frigates
Danish manufacturer of advanced technology solutions for defence, Terma, is set to supply ten SCANTER 6000 radars to equip five Royal Navy Type 26 frigates.
BAE Systems builds new shipbuilding hall for Type 26 programme
Last November, BAE Systems secured a GBP 4.2 billion contract with the Ministry of Defence to build five more Type 26 ships.
UK Carrier Strike Group shows strength in combat mission training
HMS Queen Elizabeth and her embarked jets and helicopters have proven their ability to provide the “punch” of the UK Carrier Strike Group during a series of simulated strike missions alongside international partners.
Upgraded Crowsnest system deployed with Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group
The Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group has been deployed with the most advanced version of the Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) system yet.
Rohde & Schwarz selected for Royal Navy’s Type 26 Batch 2
Rohde & Schwarz will deliver five more integrated communication and control systems, based on NAVICS, for the Type 26 Batch 2 Global Combat Ship Batch 2.
Britain’s Commandos to get new assault rifles
Britain’s elite Royal Marine Commando Forces will be stealthier and deadlier thanks to a new assault rifle.
CAMCOPTER S-100 passes acceptance test under the UK’s Peregrine programme
Thales and Schiebel announced the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Peregrine Programme.
SEA to provide External Communications System for Royal Navy
SEA has been awarded a GBP 17.5 million contract with a UK customer to provide an External Communications System (ECS) for a major defence programme.
The first of the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates takes shape in Rosyth
Gleaming in its red paint and complete, this is the bright, bulbous bow of HMS Venturer, the first of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates.