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.
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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.
Royal Navy selects Naval Strike Missile for its frigate and destroyers
The Royal Navy will receive the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), outfitted on Type 23 frigates and Type 45 destroyers.
Royal Navy received a new Weapons Loading System Trainer for AW159 Wildcat helicopter
Royal Navy’s sailors have a multi-million-pound new trainer to fit the latest weaponry to AW159 Wildcat helicopters.
Royal Navy’s new anti-ship missiles ready for operations after key trials
Martlet and Sea Venom – the Royal Navy’s two new air-to-surface anti-ship missiles – have completed extensive tests in the hands of aviators and scientists and a Wildcat helicopter.
SEA to upgrade technical and protective equipment of Type 23 frigates
SEA will provide the UK Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates with upgrade to the torpedo launcher and countermeasures systems as part of a major new contract.
Babcock awarded maritime communications electronic support measures contract
The six-year programme draws upon Babcock’s role as the Royal Navy’s principal support partner for the Type 23 fleet.